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Your state government can also offer financial aid.
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What Financial Aid Can You Earn From The State Government?

Almost all students know to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), but many actually forget to check if their state government offers any financial aid. Here are some things you’ll need to know before you start the search. Your Options Depend on Your State Almost every state education department offers grants, …
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Take Advantage Of Work-Study Programs

Federal Work-Study programs are one more avenue you can explore as you look for ways to get the financial assistance you need to fund your college education. Work-study programs are federally funded programs that help students get part-time jobs so they can earn an income to put towards their college expenses. How Work-Study Programs Works Any …
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Missed Financial Aid Deadlines? Here’s What You Should Do

Paying for college can be overwhelming and if you are looking for any type of financial assistance, staying on top of all those deadlines can be even more so. Besides keeping track of college application deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and financial aid deadlines, you also need to keep track of the special requirements for each one. …
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Should You Use Savings Bonds To Pay For College?

You have big hopes and dreams for your children from the day they are born. One of those dreams is to help them pursue a career they love. You understand that a good career may require a college degree, but the cost of college scares you. You’re not alone here. Most parents start exploring their …
How do independent students self-fund their college education
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How Independent Students Can Self-Fund Their College Education

Most undergrad students depend on getting at least some financial assistance from their parents but not all families can oblige. Sometimes, their financial situation just does not allow them to offer any significant help towards the cost of college tuition. Or perhaps a student is independent of any familial connections. If you find yourself in …
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Don’t Become Part of the Statistic: Educate Yourself about Financial Aid and Student Loans Early!

There are two shocking statistics that have people worried about the price of college. 1) The average American college student graduates with nearly $37,000 in student loan debt. 2) Collectively, Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. Those are pretty scary numbers, to say the least. So how do you avoid becoming part …
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What Happens to Financial Aid for Transfer Students?

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, about 33% of students choose to transfer schools at least once within their collegiate career. While transferring schools may make you happier in the long run, it’s no easy task, and shouldn’t be done lightly. In fact, a big consideration transfer students might forget about in the shuffle is …
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Should I Apply for Financial Aid After I Get Accepted or Before?

The financial aid process may heap more stress atop an already trying time for many high schoolers. However, if done correctly, financial aid applications can be completed without stress. The months leading up to your freshman year of college will whiz by. It can seem like there’s not enough time to do everything. Because of …

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