Blog Category // Applying for Aid

      Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Student Loan Lenders: What’s the Difference?

      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

      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

      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.

      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

      FAFSA Verification? Do I Need To Do That?

      The simple answer is, only if you are asked to.