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Aid to help you attend the college of your dreams is available all around you, but you have to know it exists in order to find it. Learn about financial aid in all its many forms here.

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Guide to Financial Aid for LGBTQ Students
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for LGBTQ+ students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Jan 30, 2020 | By Angel Dominguez
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Tuition Reimbursement Programs
If you're looking for companies that will help pay for your education, our curated list of resources may help. See our tips for how to find other funding options.
Jan 24, 2020 | By Angel Dominguez
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Non-Governmental College Grants
If you're looking for non-federal grants, our curated list of resources may help. See our tips for how to find other funding options.
Jan 16, 2020 | By Sarah Rickerd
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Financial Aid for First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students are academic pioneers. Before enrolling, we have all the information on resources, scholarships, financial aid and other tools available for first-generation college students.
Jan 07, 2020 | By Rob Sabo
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Financial Aid for Part-Time College Students
If you're a part-time college student looking for financial aid, our curated list of resources may help. See our tips for how to find other funding options.
Jan 07, 2020 | By Shannon Lee
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Scholarships for Students with Health Conditions
If you're looking for scholarships for students with health conditions, our curated list of resources may help. See our tips for how to find other funding options.
Dec 09, 2019 | By Sarah Rickerd
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Scholarships That Don't Require Essays
Whether you're not the most confident writer or trying to save a little bit of time, we've compiled a list of essay-free scholarships available for students!
Nov 28, 2019 | By Shannon Lee
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Federal vs. State Financial Aid
Let us guide you through all your financial aid options; including learning the different types of state and federal-given aid.
Oct 21, 2019 | By Chris Couch
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Financial Aid for Hispanic Students
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for Hispanic students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Aug 16, 2019 | By Maggie Wirtanen
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Financial Aid for African-American Students
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for African American students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Jul 25, 2019 | By Kenya McCullum
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Financial Aid for Native American/ Native Alaskan Students
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for Native American students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Jul 19, 2019 | By Kenya McCullum
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Financial Aid for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for Native Hawaiian students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Jul 19, 2019 | By Sarah Rickerd
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Financial Aid for Asian Students
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for Asian students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Jul 19, 2019 | By Dawn Papandrea
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Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid for Graduate Students
Graduate and undergraduate financial aid options aren't created equal. Because of this, we have created guide to everything you need to know, including where to search, for graduate student financial aid.
Jul 02, 2019 | By Justin Boyle
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Guide to Financial Aid for Online Teaching Credential Programs
Unfortunately, the approach to financial aid for a teaching credential is not the same as for a degree. Continue reading to learn the ins and outs of paying for your credential.
Apr 02, 2019
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College Grants Guide
We have your ultimate guide to all-things grants, including those available for different types of students and in different states
Dec 20, 2018 | By Dawn Papandrea
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College Scholarships Guide
We have your ultimate guide to all-things scholarships, including how to avoid scholarship scams and fraud.
Dec 19, 2018 | By Dawn Papandrea
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Ultimate Guide to the FAFSA
Don’t worry, the FAFSA doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. We are here to help you learn everything you need to know when filling out the form, as well as ways to avoid making common mistakes.
Feb 21, 2019 | By Maryalene LaPonsie
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Guide to Financial Aid for Christian Students
If you’re a Christian student, you may also be able to apply for private Christian scholarships, grants and loans to pay for your education. Continue below for more information on the aid opportunities available for Christian students.
Feb 14, 2019
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College Loans Guide
No matter the program, many students are wondering who they will eventually pay for it. Refer to our "Ultimate Guide to Student Loans" to learn tips and tricks on repaying your loans!
Dec 20, 2018 | By Susan Johnston
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Finding Grants as a Single Parent
Being a college student is hard enough; however, being a single parent on top of it brings a whole new set of challenges. To help ease the weight of tuition, learn about all the financial aid opportunities specifically available for single parents
Mar 06, 2018 | By Dawn Papandrea
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9 Scholarships for Returning Students
Are you a returning student on the hunt for financial aid? We’ve compiled a list of 9 scholarships that every returning student needs as to know about.
Jan 31, 2018 | By Shannon Lee
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4 Scholarship Fraud Warning Signs
If a scholarship feels too good to be true, you should definitely follow your intuition. Continue reading for more tip and tricks on how to avoid becoming a victim of scholarship fraud.
Dec 15, 2017 | By Dawn Papandrea
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High-Paying Scholarships for Online College Students
Looking for aid as an online student? Continue below to learn about the eight scholarships you may qualify for to ease education costs!
Dec 15, 2017 | By Dawn Papandrea
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10 Unusual Scholarships
Feel like you’ve exhausted all the usual avenues when it comes to looking for financial aid? Continue below to learn more about the overlooked, or simply forgotten, scholarships.
Nov 14, 2017 | By Kenya McCullum
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Going Back to College? 6 Things to Know About Financial Aid
Regardless of whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, figuring out financial aid can be a daunting task. We compiled a brief refresher of all the thing you need to know to simplify financial aid.
Nov 01, 2017 | By Kenya McCullum
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6 Things to Know about Student Loan Rates
Student loans are an undeniable part of higher education for most students. Continue reading for our guide in tackling the task of repayment.
Nov 01, 2017 | By Dawn Papandrea
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Understanding Work-Study: The Benefits and How to Qualify
If you're interested in pursuing a work-study job, check out our guide to have all your questions answered.
Oct 30, 2017 | By Shannon Lee
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Understanding Internships and Why They Matter
Is an internship necessary for your degree? Check out our quide to answer that question and more!
Oct 30, 2017 | By Shannon Lee
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Financial Aid 101: Important Definitions to Know
The first step to getting financial aid is to identify the options available to you. We’ll guide you through the most common options and what you can expect when applying for aid.
Oct 23, 2017 | By Shannon Lee
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Grants for Women
Did you know there’s financial aid opportunities specifically for female students? Continue below for information on different aid options unique to you.
Oct 13, 2017 | By Kaitlin Louie
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Scholarships for Hispanics
Schools are continuously trying to diversify their campuses, which is why many offer opportunities for Hispanic or Latino students to find scholarships specifically for them.
Aug 26, 2016 | By Johanna Sorrentino
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Scholarships for Women
Looking for scholarships as an online female student? Continue reading for our comprehensive guide of opportunities that are specifically available to you!
Aug 26, 2016 | By Johanna Sorrentino
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8 Financial Aid Roadblocks and How to Avoid Them
Every single year, the following eight financial aid hiccups cost families both time and stress. Here's how to avoid them.
Jul 19, 2016 | By Chris Couch
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40 Student Loan Terms To Know
Many students can benefit from financial aid; however, can miss key details because of the niche language. Continue reading to learn the 40 most common within the financial aid world.
Oct 30, 2015 | By Karin Hansen
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Qualify for a Pell Grant? Here's How to Spend the Money
Have questions regarding the Pell Grant? We talked with four financial aid experts to get the information you need to know on how to qualify and much more.
Oct 01, 2014 | By Eric Lipsky
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Scholarship Application Tips from Top College Officials
Need to boost your financial aid package? We spoke to four financial aid experts for their best practices in receiving college scholarships, including the importance of an application schedule.
Oct 01, 2014 | By Eric Lipsky
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College Loan Help
Tackling student debt can be a daunting task; however, our crash-course on loan repayment may make it a more manageable task.
Jul 11, 2014 | By Dawn Papandrea
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How to Sidestep Financial Aid Catastrophe
With the financial aid process, timing is everything. How early you start thinking about scholarships and when you apply for aid can dramatically affect how much college will cost. Here's how to stay on top of all those deadlines.
Jun 09, 2014 | By Chris Couch
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Coca-Cola Scholarship
What is the Coca-Cola Scholarship? Learn all you need to know about this achievement-based scholarship for college-bound students and how to apply.
Jun 06, 2014 | By Johanna Sorrentino
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