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The True Cost of College
Don’t let the sticker price of college discourage you from your dreams.
The “true cost” of a college education is largely based on your location and household income. Other factors such as grades, ACT and SAT scores can also greatly affect your aid package. Try our award-winning tool to find your true cost of college and compare schools.
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FAFSA and Free Money
Roughly $46 billion is awarded each year in the form of grants and scholarship money.
Completing the FAFSA will open the door to these funds provided by the U.S. Department of Education. There are also countless state-level and institutional scholarships that are competitively up for grabs. Are you ready to find free money for college?
Understand Financial Aid
Are you confused by your college financial aid award letter? You’re not alone.
Financial aid award letters are often difficult for families to understand. Each college has a different way of describing how much a student or family is expected to pay. What awards are free? What will I have to pay back? Make the smarter decision using our financial aid calculator.
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Federal vs. Private Student Loans
Do you know the benefits of borrowing federal loans? Or what about the differences between borrowing a private student loan versus a federal student loan? Lets walk through the benefits, and some key differences to keep in mind as you decide what’s best for your family.
Finding your Perfect Career
The average person begins considering career options between the ages of 20 to 25. We suggest exploring even earlier. Do you know how to start planning for your future career? We explain the best way to begin honing in on your best skills.