Scholarship Displacement: The Heartbreaking Truth Every Student Should Know About How Colleges Can Treat Outside Scholarships
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Understanding Scholarship Displacement: A Hard-Learned Lesson from Our Family’s College Journey Navigating the financial aspects of college can be a maze, one that my family and […]
Finding Private Scholarships for College: Tips for Maximizing Your Aid
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Finding Private Scholarships for College Paying for college is a big challenge, especially with tuition and expenses going up. While financial aid, automatic scholarships from schools, […]
Your Complete Pell Grant Guide: Are You Eligible?
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Your Complete Pell Grant Guide: Are You Eligible? In today’s world, the cost of college continues to rise. Many families can’t pay out of pocket for […]
How Much Financial Aid Can You Get? Cracking the Code on College Costs
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As a parent, you want the best for your child’s future, and higher education is often a significant part of that journey. However, navigating the college […]
Do You Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? Your Comprehensive Guide
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Do I Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? College education can be an expensive endeavor, and for many students and their families, financial aid is […]
Understanding the PSAT: What High Schoolers Need to Know for Success
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If you’re a high school student, you’ve probably heard of the PSAT. But what is it really, and is it a required test? First off, no, […]
College Aid Pro’s $1,000 No Essay Scholarship And Award Analyzer Update
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We wanted to share a quick update with our families on our $1,000 No Essay Scholarship contest that closed at the beginning of April. Thank you […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?
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A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]
Acceptance Letters VS Financial Aid Letters
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What’s the Difference Between an Acceptance Letter and a Financial Aid Letter? Acceptance Letters An acceptance letter will come from the school’s Office of Admissions. This […]
Weighted and Unweighted GPAs – Let’s Clarify Their Impact on Merit Money
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Merit Scholarships: How do Colleges look at Weighted and Unweighted GPAs? Merit scholarships are a great way to get school either fully or mostly covered, meaning […]