
Feb 18, 2021
Summer Jobs and Financial Aid: What You Need to Know
Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
Financial aid can help with the cost of college and are an important consideration for many families. Consider free financial aid options to help you pay for college before taking out student loans. Below are resources to help you learn about federal financial aid, the financial aid process and more.
Take advantage of the various types of financial aid available to you such as scholarships and grants to help you pay for school.
Sometimes your financial aid award is not enough to cover your college expenses. Here's what to do when there's a gap in your financial aid.
If you used FAFSA to apply for financial aid, do not assume your award is a lock for next year. Discover Student Loans explains how your academic performance can impact your FAFSA eligibility.
Feb 18, 2021
Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
Feb 01, 2021
Sometimes your financial aid award is not enough to cover your college expenses. Here's what to do when there's a gap in your financial aid.
Feb 01, 2021
To prepare for filling out the FAFSA, it's important to gather the required materials so you have them on hand. Here's what you need to complete the FAFSA.
Oct 06, 2020
Take advantage of the various types of financial aid available to you such as scholarships and grants to help you pay for school.
Oct 06, 2020
As you compare financial aid award letters, you may have questions about the total cost of each college. Find out how to compare college costs.
Oct 06, 2020
Get insight about applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process. Understanding the federal financial aid process and how student loans work.
Aug 04, 2020
Families often ask how much financial aid they will we qualify for. Learn about programs and strategies for families to help pay for college.
Jul 31, 2020
If your financial aid award letter falls short of the funds needed to pay for college, there are avenues to appeal. Learn how to appeal an award letter.
Jul 31, 2020
Don't let these top four FAFSA myths prevent you from filling out the FAFSA and receiving the money you need for college.
Jul 29, 2020
Tuition reimbursement is a benefit offered by employers to help you cover the cost of college. Find out if you can make tuition reimbursement work for you.
Jul 29, 2020
Dependency status determines whose financial information will be reported on the FAFSA. Find out what parents and students need to know about FAFSA dependency status.
Jul 29, 2020
The FAFSA4Caster and Net Price Calculator are financial aid tools that can help you better understand what you may be expected to pay for college.
Jul 29, 2020
Learn more about the CSS profile and why it is needed for financial aid Here's what you need to know before your child starts the CSS financial aid profile.
Jun 26, 2020
An award letter is sent from the schools where you have been accepted and details how much financial aid you will receive.
Jun 25, 2020
Learn how the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), a number schools use to calculate how much financial aid you may be eligible to receive, is calculated.
Jun 25, 2020
The College scholarship Service (CSS) Profile is additional to the FAFSA. Some colleges and universities use it to determine eligibility for private student aid.
May 29, 2020
Do you have questions about including more than one student on the FAFSA? Here are some tips about how to report all of your family's college students.
May 27, 2020
Confused about reporting your income on the FAFSA? Learn more about how income affects financial aid.
May 27, 2020
Grace, now a junior at UC Berkeley, has some advice for her 17-year-old self.
Nov 15, 2019
Navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting whether it's your first time in college or you are a returning student. Use these step-by-step instructions to help guide you through the process.
Sep 05, 2019
You will receive your Student Aid Report after you submit your FAFSA. Learn about the SAR and how it is used to determine financial aid.
Aug 23, 2018
If you used FAFSA to apply for financial aid, do not assume your award is a lock for next year. Discover Student Loans explains how your academic performance can impact your FAFSA eligibility.
Oct 26, 2017
Learn how to avoid these common mistakes when filling out the FAFSA. Submitting an application the right way can help ensure you get the most money possible.
Sep 14, 2017
Working in college is a great way to pay for tuition and build your resume. Learn more about the benefits of work-study jobs.
Feb 03, 2017
Find out how to apply for financial aid with these 10 financial aid tips for students.
Jun 23, 2015
Learn more about the Federal Work-Study Program that provides part-time jobs to help students pay for their college education.
Stay on top of important deadlines with this helpful financial aid calendar from Discover Student Loans.