Topic: Work Study
Understanding the financial aid application
The first step in the process of applying for and receiving financial aid - and the most important one - is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA. Schools use this application to determine how much and… More »
Applying for financial aid and FAFSA help
By Don Betterton, Former Director of Financial Aid at Princeton University
Applying for Financial Aid
January 1 may be the date when you switch to a new calendar, but perhaps more importantly, it is also the date when the "financial aid year" begins. This means that if you are a high… More »
The summer student loan search
By Katherine, Empty Nester / Mother of Two
So where did June go? I couldn't really tell you, although I think it has something to do with multiple graduation parties every weekend. And for another few weeks I was able to avoid dealing with tuition. But July brings… More »
Strategies for college families in the new economy
By Cherie, Empty Nester / School Teacher
We thought that tuition was tough to afford before the economy tanked! The closing of factories and resulting downturn in sales have devastated my husband's small company and crushed our budget. Besides cutting back on household expenses we are trying… More »
Freshman year of college is over
By scott, College on the Cheap Blogger
Everyone thinks this school year went by fast. I don't think so. It's been tough, emotionally, financially, and physically for me. I knew it wouldn't be easy. Playing football my freshman year and trying to get adjusted to college life… More »
Tips on how much to borrow in student loans
Your goal should be to minimize your overall borrowing - and here is how you do it. In order to borrow the right amount, and nothing more, you need to know the exact amount of money you can put towards… More »
The complete guide to a better financial aid offer
How do you close the gap between what you can afford, and what the college wants you to pay? In a word: negotiation. That doesn’t mean playing hardball or being manipulative. It does mean picking up the phone, and having… More »
How a divorce might affect a college kid
By scott, College on the Cheap Blogger
When I first found out that my father was leaving my Mom on Labor Day weekend, I realized that things were probably going to change our lives drastically - besides emotionally but also financially.
For me, it was different because… More »
