Financial Aid

First-Gen: Financial Aid Overview
Are you a first-generation student seeking financial aid? Check out our guide to help you understand how to pay for college.
What's the Deal with Financial Aid?
ELI5 financial aid in college. Learn about the importance of financial aid and how to pay for college.
Financial Aid Resources for Students of Color
What financial aid is specifically towards minority students? Check out this guide for a list!
Checklist for Financial Aid Requirements & Applications
What you need to know about applying to financial aid and requirements you need to prepare for college.
A Guide to Understanding Financial Aid
How are you paying for college? What you need to know about financial aid to help you prepare for college.
How Much Student Debt Should I Take On?
Learn how to responsibly take on debt to pay for college and helpful tips to help your future self.
What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?
Everything you need to know for the National Merit Scholarship, including cutoffs, index scores, and tips for the PSAT.
Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid
Great resource for learning how to pay for college and understanding financial aid as you prepare for college.
Grants & Scholarships for First-Gen Students
How to pay for college: a guide for first-gen student with grants and scholarships you could apply to!
Top Scholarships for High School Students (and how to apply!)
Looking for college scholarships? Learn about how to take advantage of both local and national scholarship opportunities to help pay for college.
How to Calculate Your Financial Aid Needs
Tips and tricks to calculate your financial aid needs to help prepare for college.
Ultimate Checklist for Fall of Senior Year in High School
Are you approaching your senior year? Here's what you need to know about the college application process this fall and winter.
How Does the FAFSA Work?
We break down what the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is including the application, types of rewards, and more.
40 National Scholarships That Will Make College More Affordable (And How to Apply!)
This comprehensive guide covers the top 40 national scholarships available for high school juniors and seniors.
The Actual Costs of 4-Year College Degree
Learn why graduation rates are so low and an introduction into the costs of college and the alternatives.