College Admission Blog

Financial Aid Primer: #7. Information Required For The FAFSA

What kind of information is needed to complete the FAFSA? Whose assets are evaluated? Read on for a quick overview.

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Be Nice! You Never Know Who Might Be Giving Input On Your Admissions Decision.

There are many people who make an admissions office tick. From the application evaluators to the student workers to the front desk coordinator there are many people you might interact with on the phone, via email, or during a campus visit. Being polite and friendly to everyone you meet during your admissions process can go a long way.

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Financial Aid Primer: #6. FAFSA and CSS Profile – The Basics

If you're looking for financial aid, then the FAFSA and CSS Profile are your starting point. Read on to get the basics about what these forms are all about.

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Seniors-Reminder To Finish Writing Those Thank You Notes

Seniors, have you written all of your thank you notes yet? This is your reminder!

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Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges

What public colleges are offering the best "value" in high education? Read about Kiplinger's recent rankings.

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Financial Aid Primer: #5. Different Kinds of Financial Aid Defined

Stafford Loans. Pell Grants. SEOG. Plus Loans. Work-Study. HELP! What do they all mean? If you're baffled by what are all of the different financial aid instruments, who gets them, and how they differ, then read on!

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Advice for Juniors – Check Out What Local Colleges Offer This Summer

Juniors, have you started planning your summer break? If not, consider spending some time on a college campus. Read more to learn about some of the advantages of participating in one of these programs.

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Financial Aid Primer: #4. Private Education vs. Public Education. Which Will Cost You More?

A private college education doesn't have to be beyond the reach of most students, even if they are in need of significant financial aid. Read more to learn why students in need of aid should consider both public and private institutions.

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