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The Best Advice and Resources for Filling Out the FAFSA

Get expert FAFSA help and resources to maximize your financial aid. Learn how to complete your application, avoid mistakes, and secure college funding.

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Scholarship Search Best Practices You Need to Follow

Maximize your college funding with these scholarship search best practices. Learn how to filter results, stay organized, avoid scams, and win money.

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Five Things That Could Jeopardize Your Financial Aid

Avoid losing your college money! Discover five common pitfalls that can jeopardize your financial aid, from dropping classes to missing FAFSA deadlines.

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Former Writer and Senior Editor, CollegeXpress

Four Tips for Families to Maximize College Affordability

Maximize college affordability! Discover key strategies for families, including FAFSA timing, Student Aid Index positioning, and tax tips to cut costs.

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Founder, PayForED

What Does Need-Blind Really Mean With Financial Aid?

What does need-blind admission actually mean for your wallet and your acceptance chances? Get a clear breakdown of how this policy impacts your application.

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Former Writer and Senior Editor, CollegeXpress

6 Ways to Reduce the Cost of College

Those alarmingly high tuition bills don't necessarily mean your college costs need to be that high. Read on for ways to help pare down what you pay.

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Writer, Money Crashers

Secrets From a Scholarship Application Reader

Ever wish you could get inside the mind of a scholarship sponsor and learn what makes an application stand out? You're in luck—check out this insider info!

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Director of Communications, Commonwealth School

Before You Borrow: What You Need to Know About Student Loan Auto-Defaults

Acting as a cosigner for your child's student loans may seem like a great way to help him or her pay for college, but some lenders make it more difficult than others. Read on for some advice on helping your child avoid "auto-defaults."

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Former Writer and Senior Editor, CollegeXpress

What Is the Secret to Graduating From College With No Student Debt?

Students may dream of graduating debt-free, but that's often not the reality. Here's why that's okay and what you can do to make your debt more manageable.

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When Should I Start Saving for My Child’s College Education?

Saving for college should ideally begin years before high school, with planning turning critical around junior year. Learn more from a financial expert here!

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