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Financial aid 101: What you need to know
Lee Shulman Bierer The first question students ask is: “Will I be accepted at college X?” The first question parents often ask is: “How can we afford to pay for…
Read moreDon’t make these mistakes when seeking financial aid
LEE SHULMAN BIERER D-Day, or Deadline Day, for Early Decision applicants and a variety of Early Action options is just a week away on Nov. 1. Just after that crunch…
Read moreMerit money available across the border with Clemson scholarships
LEE SHULMAN BIERER figure class=”entry-thumbnail”> Clemson color guard members take the field at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. File photo by The State/Charlotte Observer A few weeks ago, I wrote…
Read moreBargains across the border through merit scholarships at USC
By LEE SHULMAN BIERER University of South Carolina students return to the Columbia campus in August 2015. File photo by thestate.com “You shouldn’t have to pay sticker price.” That’s music…
Read moreThe Gold Standard in Financial Aid Info
If you want the most up-to-date information on what’s going on with the FAFSA form, new dates, new restrictions and new regulations and most importantly new ways to pay as…
Read moreHow to eke out more aid for college
If your first choice college offers everything you want but the price tag is making you waver, consider appealing the college financial aid office for more money. While colleges and…
Read moreFAFSA help is here
If you’ve been avoiding completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), procrastinate no longer, help is here. On Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m; to noon, a host…
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