Category: Financial Aid
Difference Between Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate (2026)
Thank you for subscribing! As a high school student, you’ve probably started thinking about college. Maybe you even started to […]
February 19, 2026
Federal spending deal maintains funding for education, rejecting Trump’s proposed cuts
Students read and write at Frank Sparkes Elementary in Winton School District in Madera County. Credit: Zaidee Stavely / EdSource […]
January 30, 2026
6 Steps to Writing a Financial Aid Appeal letter (with Example) 2026
Thank you for subscribing! You are counting on the financial aid from your school to pay for your degree. But […]
January 13, 2026
Colleges Offering Free Tuition by Income (2026)
The cost of college has made financial aid a lifeline for most families. But traditional aid packages can be hard […]
December 30, 2025
How to Get Merit Scholarships: The Institutional Strategy
Many families spend countless hours chasing private scholarships, but national studies show that nearly 90 percent of all grant aid […]
December 20, 2025
How Much Does College Cost? Data Shows Your List Drives It
The biggest factor in what families ultimately pay for college isn’t an unpredictable financial-aid formula. It’s the composition of a […]
December 11, 2025
Understanding College Decision Types: What They Mean for You
Posted September 24, 2025 | By Joan Dutchess Freidson As a high school senior, navigating the college application process can […]
September 24, 2025
How to Build Your College List
Posted September 10, 2025 | By Joan Dutchess Freidson One of the most important parts of the college application process […]
September 10, 2025
How California community colleges are using AI to battle financial aid fraud
Top Takeaways California’s community colleges reported distributing $18 million in financial aid to scammers since 2021. Dozens of colleges have […]
September 2, 2025