The CSS Profile: Your Secret Weapon for Scoring More College 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
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