With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based.

February marked the return of Financial Aid Awareness Month. “Financial aid helps remove barriers so students can focus on learning, growing and building a career rather than being overwhelmed by the ...

As college acceptance letters start to come out, it’s a reminder of how expensive college can be and many families struggle to afford it, but financial aid can help. An important deadline is ...

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An overhaul of the federal form that serves as a gateway for most financial aid on college campuses created significant headaches for families last year. The headaches aren't over — a two-month delay ...

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Getting financial aid for college students has been a fiasco. Last year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a makeover, but it came with several tech issues ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Entering college is one of the most exciting milestones in ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — National College Financial Prep Week runs from January 13-18, and it’s an important time to reflect on the financial strategies needed to prepare for the cost of higher education.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Scholarship Owl recommends high school seniors who are planning to attend college next fall to look into payment options as soon as possible. According to a Scholarship Owl ...

Graduating from college is an exciting milestone — one that marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges and a lot of learning. Among the many lessons you’ll encounter, ...

Students need to fill out and file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to qualify for federal financial aid. The FAFSA is a free form available from the U.S. Department of ...

Post-secondary students have a variety of options to fund their education. Selecting the appropriate funding sources can make the difference between graduating with manageable debt or a mountain of ...