financial aid

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the situation for student loans. Turn to our Student Loan Hero Coronavirus Information Center to... Read more

The FAFSA4caster estimates your federal financial aid award before you apply, helping you to compare the cost of attendance at multiple colleges.... Read more

When applying for federal student aid, including loans and grants, your first crucial step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student... Read more

When you transfer from a community college to a four-year school, your options for paying for college can... Read more

There are simple steps for how to take out student loans without parents. You should start with accepting all federal loans possible. Then, look to... Read more

No one decides to go to college expecting to drop out. But there are times when extenuating circumstances, or even self-discovery, can show you that... Read more

Whether you're an incoming college student or the parent of one, you can get financial aid for single-parent households if you know where to... Read more

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) looks confusing at first, it’s not difficult to navigate once you master the basics... Read more

Without the savings to afford American colleges and universities, it’s not surprising that many students turn to financial aid to help get them... Read more

The difference between need-based and non-need-based financial aid boils down to the cost of your school and your family’s financial situation. For... Read more

If you have to take a break from school, what happens to your financial aid while you're out? Here's what to do if you take time... Read more

With 65% of seniors graduating from college with student loan debt, you likely want to find financial aid for grad school. After all, there is no... Read more