Financial aid is a major part of the college application process. From gathering W2 forms to understanding the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized loan, there is A LOT to learn In this Hangout, our amazing College Partner and college-access organization...
Did you know to receive financial aid, depending on what schools you apply to, completing the FAFSA isn't the only thing you need to do? Don't freak out but the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is another financial aid form you may need to fill out. Depending if the schools...
If you're an undocumented student, you're probably not very optimistic about being able to receive money to attend college. However, all hope isn't lost! Even if you're undocumented, there are still options to receiving funding to attend college. Below are some great...
As you're completing your FAFSA, you'll come to a question asking if you are dependent or independent. And you're probably thinking "Well, I have a part-time job and I pay for my cellphone bill and Netflix subscription each month. Heck yeah, I'm independent!" While...
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There's a lot that goes in to understanding the different types of financial aid. Below you'll find a great article by Nerd Wallet about the 2 types of financial aid you can receive! This article was originally published on Nerd Wallet on Nov. 24, 2015. Understanding...
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Jan.7th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on Twitter to ask questions and share answers on important...
October 1st has arrive and it's time to start completing your FAFSA! To make sure you're prepared, we've provided a checklist of important documents (from you and your parents) needed to complete your FAFSA. Take some time during your holiday break to gather these...
The FSA ID is essential to you if you're planning to apply for financial aid. Here's a great article by Nerd Wallet with more deets on the FSA ID! This article was originally published on Nerd Wallet on Dec. 14, 2015. By Kelsey Sheehy The FAFSA PIN is officially dead....
When it comes to financial aid, there are a lot of words and terms that may not ring a bell to you. No worries, because Big Future has an amazing glossary to use to better understand financial aid terms you'll run into while completing the financial aid process. This...