Financial Aid
Information and articles on how to pay for college with financial aid. Learn about the federal financial aid process, scholarships, grants, and more. Understand how to get financial aid to help you pay for your education.
Financial Aid 101
Tips on Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing your financial aid application can be quick and painless with just a little bit of preparation on your part. Read these tips to make the process of completing and filing the FAFSA easier.
International Students - Financing College
International students will receive better financial aid and scholarships at universities and colleges that are actively recruiting such students. Competition for such aid and scholarships is fierce because of its limited availability.
How to Determine Independent or Dependent Student Status
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your status as either an independent student or a dependent student. Whether you are considered independent or dependent for the financial aid application in turn determines how your aid is calculated and the maximum amount in Stafford Student Loans you can borrow.
What is Student Financial Aid
Student financial aid is money to help you pay for higher education. Aid can be in the form of funds you don't have to repay and funds (like student loans) that you do have to repay.
Grants & Scholarships
Grants and Financial Aid
This will give you an overview of the different types of grants available, including Federal Pell Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, SMART Grants, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants.
