NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- College-bound students who filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are faced with their next homework assignment: comparing financial aid award ...

Against a backdrop of rising college costs and student borrowing rates, more than 400 colleges and universities have committed to following standards of clarity in financial aid offer letters, which ...

No two students are alike, but if you’re admitted and you qualify for financial aid, you will be awarded a package: some combination of scholarships (which do not have to be paid back), loans (which ...

Learn what’s in a financial aid award letter and how to compare costs at multiple schools College tuition rates are soaring, but financial aid can help bring the cost within reach. Undergraduate ...

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College acceptances are in hand. Now comes the hard part: before a May 1 decision deadline, students and their families must figure out how much each school would actually cost them and which they can ...

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When you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you should receive written notification from your school of choice explaining how much aid you qualify for and what type. A ...

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If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...