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Blog Category // Applying for Aid
Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Student Loan Lenders: What’s the Difference?
Posted by
Melanie Trindade
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Jun 09, 2026
When it comes to paying for college, many families eventually look beyond federal financial aid. That’s where private ...
Student Loan Debt Statistics + Smart Borrowing Tips for College
Posted by
Melanie Trindade
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May 29, 2026
How Much Student Loan Debt Do Students Graduate With? Student loans are a reality for many college students, but ...
CSS Profile 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fill It Out
Posted by
Melanie Trindade
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Oct 27, 2025
Hey — what is the CSS Profile anyway? The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, as financial aid 2.0, or in other ...
The Scholarship Search: What I would have done differently.
Posted by
Samantha Eskew
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Jan 21, 2025
As scholarships open in the new year, students will begin their hunt for financial opportunities. As a soon-to-be college ...
The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Scholarship Essay
Posted by
Melanie Trindade
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Feb 13, 2024
FAFSA Verification? Do I Need To Do That?
Posted by
Jodi Anderson
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Jan 13, 2022
The simple answer is, only if you are asked to.
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