The time is drawing near and your college campus education will soon begin. Problem is, although you know you have enough money for at least one year of the tuition, where will the money come from for books, rent, utilities and other things? What will you do for the next year or three for paying school? Here are some helpful hints to help those of you through that do not have a secret trust fund of six figures waiting in the wings to pay for college…Read more…

Student loans are a form of financial aid that may become necessary to help students meet their educational goals. Even students qualifying for gift awards often find it almost impossible to complete their college careers without obtaining a student loan of some sort to help pay for a portion of the financing. While student loans are not “free money” and must be paid back in full, these loans offer interest rates and fees that the “student” status provides that would not typically be available to first-time borrowers…Read more…

One of the biggest financial aid pitfalls is not applying at all. Just the thought of applying for financial aid may be over-whelming to many families. In addition, some people believe they may not be eligible for financial aid and, therefore, do not take the time to ever apply. These are two major pitfalls that must be overcome…Read more…

Many students who are entering college do not realize that they may be eligible for financial aid. As long as you are a U.S. citizen with a social security number and a high school diploma or equivalent, you can apply for financial aid…Read more…

There are several on-line tools available to determine the best financial aid packages. These tools enable you to compare each package since it is rare that any two schools will offer the same financial aid package to you. When comparing these financial aid packages, keep in mind that there are three major steps in comparing financial aid packages - quality, quantity and negotiation…Read more…