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How to Pick Colleges with Financial Aid in Mind
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How to Pick Colleges with Financial Aid in Mind

College is expensive, but that's not news to you! In fact, 85 percent of respondents to our College Hopes & Worries survey estima…

How to Maximize Financial Aid This Fall
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Applying for Financial Aid When Your Income Has Changed

Whether you're applying to college for the first time or you're about to be an upperclassman, chances are you'll b…

When to Explain Extenuating Circumstances to Financial Aid Offices?
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When to Explain Extenuating Circumstances to Financial Aid Offices?

Question: If we have a high EFC and extenuating financial circumstances should we send a letter to the financial aid office askin…
Will ED Application to Colby Hurt Financial Aid Package?
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Will ED Application to Colby Hurt Financial Aid Package?

Question: My child has decided that Colby is his first choice. He has submitted an application, and they have until January 29th…

Financial Aid for 24-Year-Old Returning to School?
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Financial Aid for 24-Year-Old Returning to School?

Question: I am 24 years and want to be in college this year. I made an annual income of $25,000. Will I be eligible for financial…

Financial Aid Vs. Student Debt: News You Can Use
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Financial Aid Vs. Student Debt: News You Can Use

This past week, I came across two exceptional news items about financial aid and student loan debt. The financial aid article sho…

Financial Aid for Single Mom Returning to College
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Financial Aid for Single Mom Returning to College

Question: I am a 39-year-old single mom who wants to go back to college for a second degree. I graduated in 1994 with a bachelor…

Can I Appeal My Cornell Rejection?
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Can I Appeal My Cornell Rejection?

Question: I received a rejection from Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences but I wanted to know if I could appeal t…

3 Scams to Watch for As You Navigate the Financial Aid Process
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3 Scams to Watch for As You Navigate the Financial Aid Process

As most students and their families are aware, the college admissions process can be long and intimidating. And adding to the str…

Chances of Successful Appeal at Pitt?
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Chances of Successful Appeal at Pitt?

Question: I was recently denied by the University of Pittsburgh's Main Campus, my first choice. I immediately requested to have m…

What to Do if Your Financial Aid Package Falls Short
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What to Do if Your Financial Aid Package Falls Short

One of the most exciting parts of the college admissions process is getting accepted, but if you discover that your financial aid…

Webinar Recap: How COVID-19 is Affecting Financial Aid
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Webinar Recap: How COVID-19 is Affecting Financial Aid

Many families are facing new financial challenges in light of the coronavirus emergency, and College Confidential has fielded doz…

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