Jul 19, 2022
How to fill out the CSS Profile®
Learn more about the CSS Profile along with the college requirements used to determine eligibility for institutional aid.
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.
4 Types of Financial Aid and College Funding to Consider Before Taking Out Student Loans
Take advantage of the different types of financial aid available, like scholarships and grants to help you pay for school, before a loan from Discover Student Loans.
How to Get More Financial Aid if There is a Gap in Your Funding
Discover Student Loans explains how to help cover gaps in your college funding.
Jul 11, 2022
Don't let these myths keep you from filling out the FAFSA®
Don’t let these FAFSA myths stop you from completing the application. You may be eligible for more financial aid than you think.
Jul 08, 2022
FAFSA® eligibility: Who qualifies for financial aid?
Wondering if you qualify for financial aid? Learn about FAFSA eligibility and strategies for paying for college from Discover Student Loans.
Jun 08, 2022
How to appeal your financial aid award letter
Does your financial aid award letter fall short of what you need to pay for college? Learn how to appeal an award letter with Discover Student Loans.
Jun 06, 2022
Here's Why You Need to Fill Out a CSS Profile® Too
What is the CSS Profile and why is it needed? Discover Student Loans explains what you need to know before you start the CSS Profile.
Jun 03, 2022
The Award Letter
Award letters are sent from the schools where you are accepted and details how much financial aid you will receive. Discover Student Loans explains what to expect.
Jun 02, 2022
What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
Learn how schools calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to see how much financial aid you may be eligible to receive, with Discover.
May 03, 2022
The Financial Aid Process: From Figuring Out the FAFSA to Winning Scholarships
Get insight about applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process with Discover Student Loans. Understanding the federal financial aid process and how student loans work.
Apr 13, 2022
Tuition Reimbursement: Getting Your Employer To Pay For School
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.
Apr 07, 2022
What Parents & Students Need to Know About FAFSA Dependency Status
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.
Jan 14, 2022
What Is Work-Study? Plus, 4 Advantages of a Federal Work-Study Job
A federal work-study job is a great way to pay for college expenses and build your resume. Learn more about the benefits of work-study jobs.
Jan 08, 2022
How to Get More Financial Aid if There is a Gap in Your Funding
Discover Student Loans explains how to help cover gaps in your college funding.
Jan 07, 2022
How to Compare Financial Aid Packages In Five Steps
Find out how to compare financial aid letters with Discover Student Loans. Learn more about the differences in financial aid packages including loans, grants, and scholarships.
Sep 29, 2021
4 Types of Financial Aid and College Funding to Consider Before Taking Out Student Loans
Take advantage of the different types of financial aid available, like scholarships and grants to help you pay for school, before a loan from Discover Student Loans.
Sep 24, 2021
What Is The Student Aid Report?
A Student Aid Report comes after you send your FAFSA and is used to estimate your financial aid. Learn what's in it and why it matters with Discover Student Loans.
Jul 26, 2021
Your Ultimate Guide to the FAFSA
Learn what the FAFSA is and how filling it out early can benefit you and your finances as you prepare for college financial aid and student loans.
Mar 25, 2021
How Can I Avoid Mistakes When Filling out the FAFSA?
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.
Mar 24, 2021
Federal Work-Study
Learn more about the Federal Work-Study Program that provides part-time jobs to help students pay for their college education.
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.
Oct 15, 2020
Navigating Financial Aid
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.
May 29, 2020
How Do I Report Multiple Students on the FAFSA?
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
Reporting Your Income on the FAFSA
Confused about reporting your income on the FAFSA? Learn more about how income affects financial aid.
May 27, 2020
What I Wish I Had Known About Paying for College
Grace, now a junior at UC Berkeley, has some advice for her 17-year-old self.
Financial Aid Calendar
Stay on top of important deadlines with this helpful financial aid calendar from Discover Student Loans.