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How to Calculate & Figure Out Your Real College Costs

Learn how to calculate your true college costs. Uncover hidden expenses, net prices, and financial aid factors to budget accurately for higher education.

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Freelance Writer

What's the Difference Between Scholarships and Grants?

Unlike loans, scholarships and grants are types of aid that you don't have to pay back. Learn more about these options for paying for college now.

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What You Need to Know About Taking on Student Loans

Student loans are a huge undertaking for most students. Make sure you're prepared by learning the important basics of taking on student loans for college.

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Freelance Writer

Great Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants for International Students

Need more money to pay for university? Here's a list of scholarships and fellowships for international undergrad and graduate students studying in the US.

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5 Common Tricks Fraudsters Are Using to Target Students

Fraud against students includes everything from loan scams and identity theft to student housing scams and more. Here are five common tricks to look for.

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Founder, Pixel Privacy

3 Important Aspects to Consider in Your College Search

How do you find the right college for you? Everyone's different, but there are three universal factors you should consider. Find out why they're important here!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Five Simple Mistakes to Avoid on the FAFSA

Avoid these five common FAFSA mistakes to ensure your financial aid application is processed smoothly and you get the maximum college funding available.

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Founder, Moon Prep

What You Need to Know About Institutional Aid and Scholarships

Institutional aid is free money coming right from your college or university. Learn about different types of institutional aid and how to get it.

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Vice President for Enrollment Management, Community College of Allegheny County

Five Things Parents Need to Know About the FAFSA

Help your child secure college aid! Discover five essential FAFSA facts for parents, covering contributor roles, tax details, FSA IDs, and filing tips.

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Founder, Moon Prep

Understanding (and Maximizing) Your College Financial Aid Package

Scholarships, loans, and grants...oh my. Here's how to decipher exactly what's in your financial aid package and how to maximize it to the fullest.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, The College of Wooster

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