financial aid

Getting the results from my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was one of the most disappointing moments in my young adult life. I was... Read more

Some college students might justify earning below-average grades by saying a graduate with a 2.2 GPA earns the same degree as someone with a 3.4 GPA.... Read more

If college admissions seemed mysterious, wrapping your head around financial aid options and how to qualify for student aid can feel even more... Read more

To understand what your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is, it helps to first understand what it isn’t. Your EFC is not how much your family... Read more

Afraid you won’t be able to go to college because of a lack of funding? It’s time to consider the Pell Grant, a source of federal financial aid... Read more

Many students across the U.S. depend on financial aid to attend college and earn their degrees. In 2017-18, the average full-time undergraduate... Read more

Attending college in Pennsylvania isn’t so cheap — according to the Institute for College Access & Success, students in the state left school... Read more

Cracking open an acceptance letter isn’t the only crucial moment of your summer before college. Decoding your award letter is just as significant.... Read more

Problems with an Internal Revenue Service system for verifying financial aid is preventing some students from getting their grants and loans funded,... Read more

Key takeaways Most students are unsure about the type of aid the FAFSA qualifies them for. Fifty-two percent of respondents think the FAFSA is only... Read more

With origins dating back to 1766, Rutgers University has been educating students since before the U.S. was established. Back then, its cost of... Read more

Planning on attending the University of Pennsylvania? Here's what you need to know about University of Pennsylvania financial aid programs and... Read more