What is the best way to support a grandchild’s college expenses?

Dear Liz: What is the best way for us to contribute to our grandchild’s college expenses? I believe federal financial aid ...
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How to appeal a financial aid award (merit and need-based)

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...
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Options If You Can’t Afford College Due To Not Enough Financial Aid

What can you do if you can't afford college? Maybe the financial aid award wasn't enough, or you only want to go to a certain school and the price is a just a bit higher than you want... The answer is ...

Analysis: How early decision at colleges is (and is not) about your money

Early college decision isn’t just for the rich — so long as people with lower incomes can get accurate price quotes before ...
Indiatimes

Important CSS Profile requirements every US student must know for institutional financial aid

The CSS Profile, a detailed financial aid application by the College Board, is required by many U.S. universities to award institutional grants and scholarships. Because each institution sets its own ...
The Hill

Education Department says FAFSA will warn students looking at schools with low earning outcomes

The Education Department announced on Monday it is adding an earnings indicator at the end of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to warn students about institutions with poor ...
Inside Higher Ed

FAFSA Completion Is Up

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Free Application for Federal Student Aid completion is up this year, with 26 percent of high school ...
WLRN

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...
Newsweek

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...
KQED

The 2026-27 FAFSA Is Open. Mark These Deadlines on Your Calendar

For the first time since its glitchy revamp two years ago, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to students on time. The application launched last week on Oct. 1, on the same ...
Wausau Pilot and Review

UW-Madison is changing its financial aid process. Here’s what to know.

In addition to the FAFSA, applicants seeking financial aid will now complete the CSS Profile, including questions about home value and 401(k) balances. Students applying to the University of Wisconsin ...
Wausau Pilot and Review

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