No two students are alike, but if you’re admitted and you qualify for financial aid, you will be awarded a package: some combination of scholarships (which do not have to be paid back), loans (which ...

Understanding your financial aid options is one of the smartest moves you can make. By exploring the different types of aid—like grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—you’ll discover ways to ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid appeal letter. A financial aid appeal is not like a negotiation.

Families preparing for college in 2026 are facing a very different FAFSA process. From updated income rules to expanded Pell Grant eligibility, understanding these changes could make a major ...

Deciding not to apply for financial aid can be a mistake. Some financial aid is awarded first come, first served. Missing a deadline can result in money being left on the table. With the cost of ...

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...

With some colleges listing total annual costs nearing $100,000, it may be more important than ever for aspiring students to find and consider schools that offer generous financial aid packages.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Securing financial aid for college is a significant concern ...

Students with siblings in college may possibly receive less financial aid than in past years due to FAFSA changes, experts ...

Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind. By Ron ...

Early decision isn’t just for the rich, as long as people with lower incomes can get accurate price quotes before agreeing to attend if they get in. By Ron Lieber In 1988, Ron Lieber applied to ...