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A Federal work study program is a way for students, like the ones pictured, to get more aid by working for the college.
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What is a Federal Work Study Program?

Work Study is a program offered by the federal government that allows students to earn money to cover their college expenses. You have to complete the FAFSA to be eligible. Priority is given to students who demonstrate financial need although all students can apply. If you’re accepted into the program, it’s your responsibility to find …
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What is an Offer Letter?

You did it! You worked hard and a college of your choice accepted you. Congratulations, that’s an accomplishment. Now the question is, can you afford it? That’s where the offer letter comes in. Short answer: an offer letter tells you where all the money to pay for college is coming from (minus private student loans). …
What is a net price calculator?
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What is a Net Price Calculator?

We all know that the sticker price for college is shocking. How many of us can actually write an annual check for $20,000, $40,000, $60,000 or more? That’s where the net price calculator comes into play. But what is a net price calculator? The difference between net price and sticker price The good news is …
Harvard's net price is generally much lower than its sticker price, which means that for 90% of American families, Harvard may be more affordable than a state school -- afford colleges
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How Do Students Afford Colleges Like Harvard or Stanford?

How Do Students Afford Colleges That Are Very Expensive? – College Raptor Q&A For the 2014-15 school year, the published costs of attendance at Harvard and Stanford are approximately $65,000 and $62,000, respectively. These numbers can easily be discouraging for those who want to afford colleges, especially for students from low-income families. Even students who …
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How does the FAFSA Work?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is an application that all students planning to go to college should complete! So, how does FAFSA work? It’s designed to hand out federal student aid to students who need it most, but there are other benefits of completing the FAFSA – even if you think …
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The Rising Cost of a College Education: What Tools Exist to Reduce Future Financial Burden?

Much has been made of late about the rising cost of higher education.  And with good reason.  Over the last three decades, college tuition has far outstripped the cost of almost every other major family expense imaginable.  While housing costs have rising over 300% during that time and health care costs — controversial and much …

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