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How to Negotiate Your Financial Aid Package

The good news is you’ve gotten into your dream school. The bad news is that their financial aid package is less than generous. But you’re not necessarily stuck with it. While you’re unlikely to get a reduction on your federal student aid unless your financial situation has changed, the school may have a formal process for re-evaluation—and may be able to help you find aid from other endowments.read more

How Your College Financial Aid Could Change if You Marry

Most advice for students on filling out the FAFSA assumes that you’re a dependent of your parents—and unmarried. But if you’re planning to get married during the school year, this could dramatically change your student aid eligibility.read more

What to Do If You Don't Qualify for Federal Aid

When you fill out a FAFSA, the federal government evaluates it and sends you a Student Aid Report. This report outlines your eligibility for federal need-based grants. It will tell you whether you’re eligible for Pell grants, as well as your family’s expected contribution to your education.read more

Last-Resort Options for Cash-Strapped College Students

Trying to pay for college this year? Good luck.  Many adult students and parents of students are having difficulty in today’s troubled economy.  It’s partially a result of weakened economic conditions—many people are out of jobs, taking pay cuts, and watching their retirement savings dwindle.read more

Five Common Mistakes To Avoid When Filling Out the FAFSA

When looking for financial aid for college for yourself or for your child, your first step is often to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Of course, that’s easier said than done.read more