Blog Category // College Financial Aid

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

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, 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, May 29, 2026
      How Much Student Loan Debt Do Students Graduate With? Student loans are a reality for many college students, but ...

      The 5 Worst Ways to Pay for College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Apr 02, 2026
      Paying for college is one of the biggest financial decisions families make, and with so many options, it’s easy to feel ...

      If You’re a Junior or Senior, Read This Before March Is Over

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Mar 02, 2026
      March is a weird month in the college planning world. Winter is technically over, spring is just a few weeks away, and ...

      CSS Profile 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fill It Out

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Oct 27, 2025
      Hey — what is the CSS Profile anyway? The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, as financial aid 2.0, or in other ...

      Scholarship Basics, Let's Break It Down

      Posted by Samantha Eskew, Apr 08, 2025
      Are you a student searching for scholarships? Or maybe you’re a parent trying to understand what scholarship opportunities ...
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