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Andrea Aronson

5 Different Kinds of Financial Aid

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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Jared Hobson

Need-Based vs. Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-based financial aid is important for many families as they try to reduce the cost of a college education. But not all colleges make merit awards in the same way. This video provides an example.

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