Grants are a type of “gift aid,”or financial assistance. Unlike a student loan, a grant doesn’t need to be repaid.
Financial aid that is awarded to students based on merit is called merit aid (or merit scholarships). Unlike need-based aid,
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial concerns of families today. Finding private scholarships and merit scholarships from
This story was originally posted in the Paying for College 101 FB group. (We’ve edited the story for clarity and
If you are the parent of a serious student-athlete, then chances are you’re becoming familiar with the scholarship policies of
For families with low incomes, the stress of paying for college can be intimidating. This is even more true for
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