Financial Aid
Understanding how to pay for college…
You’ve made it past the early deadlines of November 1 and December 1. Yes, there are still the regular deadlines of January 1 and January 15, but the pressure is…
Read moreCommon financial aid mistakes and advice
Soaring student debt, it’s a hot topic. Presidential candidates are talking about it and that’s because the average debt of a senior graduating from college is nearly $38,000. Student loan…
Read moreFinancial Aid Glossary – part II
Last week I started out the Financial Aid Glossary with an A-C listing thinking I would divide this up into four separate columns, but then I thought let’s just share…
Read moreFinancial Aid 101: The glossary you’ll need to understand the process
The first question students ask is “Will I be accepted at college X?” The first question parents usually ask is “How can we afford to pay for college X?” With…
Read moreHow to avoid common financial aid mistakes
Soaring student debt, it’s a hot topic. Every presidential candidate is talking about it and that’s because the average debt of a senior graduating from college is nearly $30,000. That…
Read moreFAFSA Opened October 1st – File as soon as you can
What do you need before you fill out the FAFSA? If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student…
Read moreFiguring out how much college is going to cost
How much will it cost? More than you anticipated for sure, but evaluating the value of the investment for your child’s college education can bring up a variety of issues.…
Read moreFinancial Aid 101: The glossary you’ll need (Part 2)
Photo by Wofford College/Mark Olencki Last week, I started putting together a financial aid primer for families interested in the intricacies involved in paying for college. While many students won’t have to…
Read moreThere’s great and not-so-great money for college
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by UNC Asheville If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a…
Read moreShould you bother to fill out the FAFSA?
LEE SHULMAN BIERER ECU student Luke Holloman works on his laptop in a study booth on the second floor of Joyner Library. Cliff Hollis, ECU News Services Should you fill…
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