CSS Profile vs. FAFSA: How They Differ and Why You Might Need Both
February 26, 2024
There are two main financial aid forms: the FAFSA, which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the…
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Help Your Young Adult Build Credit: Ensure Future Financial Success
October 27, 2023
This article is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, dedicated to helping students and families pay for higher education. Teaching…
What Are Peer Colleges?
July 18, 2023
Peer colleges are institutions of higher education that are deemed comparable to each other based on specific criteria. These criteria…
Determining Your College Budget: Affordability vs. What You’re Willing to Pay
June 8, 2023
This article is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, dedicated to helping students and families pay for higher education. One…
FAFSA Corrections: How to Make Changes to Your FAFSA Form
November 7, 2022
If you made a mistake when submitting the FAFSA, contact your school’s financial aid office and let them know. They…
College Planning Checklist for 11th Grade
August 25, 2022
Junior year of high school is an important time for students in the college admissions process. Use our college planning…
Top 10 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Borrow
June 22, 2022
Loans can help students cover college funding gaps. If your student has already accepted all scholarship and grant opportunities and…
You Should Be Asking These Questions About Financial Aid
June 1, 2022
College is a significant investment. To help ensure there aren’t any costly surprises, we’ve created a list of questions about…