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What Are Direct Loans? All You Need to Know
Direct loans are federal loans made by the U.S. Department of Education under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans) program. If you’re considering Direct Loans, here’s what you need to know. 1. What types of Directs Loans are available? There are four types of Direct Loans: 1. Direct Subsidized Loans: These Read More
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The Complete FAFSA Guide
The Basics The Essential FAFSA Guides Rather watch FAFSA videos instead? TUN TV provides insightful interviews with thought leaders and FAFSA experts Why You Need to Complete the FAFSA 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Top 5 Things to Know About the FAFSA, Plus a Mythbuster Still Have Questions? Related FAFSA Articles Read More
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How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter — Interview With Megan Walter, Policy Analyst, NASFAA
TUN sits down with Megan Walter, a policy analyst with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), for tips on how students should write their financial aid appeal letter. TUN: Megan, thanks for joining us. WALTER: Happy to be here. Thanks for having me. So, when is it fair for students to appeal Read More
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How to Pay for College — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, for advice on how to pay for college. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. I know that college sticker prices can be overwhelming. To calm some students’ nerves, do you know if students typically end up paying Read More
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How to Get a Student Loan — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, to discuss how you can get a student loan. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. So, there are two types of student loans, which are federal loans and private loans. Let’s start with federal student loans. Can Read More
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How to Apply for Scholarships
Scholarships are the best type of financial aid. Unlike student loans, scholarships are gifts that you don’t have to pay back. And unlike work-study programs, scholarships don’t require you to spend hours each week working a campus job to get money off of your tuition. There are thousands of scholarships out there that can reduce Read More
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How to Get Grants for College — Interview With Alex Johnston, Assistant Program Director, College Advising Corps at UVA
TUN sits down with Alex Johnston, assistant program director of the College Advising Corps at the University of Virginia, to discuss tips on how to get grants for college. TUN: Alex, thanks so much for joining us. JOHNSTON: Thank you so much for having me. There are so many terms to keep track of. To Read More
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How to Get Scholarships — Interview With Sarah Chomette, eAdviser, College Advising Corps
TUN sits down with Sarah Chomette, an eAdviser with the College Advising Corps, to discuss tips on how to get scholarships for college. TUN: Sarah, thanks so much for joining us. CHOMETTE: Absolutely. Where can students find scholarships? There are multiple locations where you can find scholarships, depending on the type of scholarship that you Read More
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Student Financial Aid: Complete Guide — Interview With Amber Gilsdorf, College Planning Consultant, Estrela Consulting
TUN sits down with Amber Gilsdorf, a college planning consultant with Estrela Consulting, to discuss financial aid tips and advice for students. TUN: Thanks so much for joining us, Amber. GILSDORF: Thank you for having me. Can you explain the different types of financial aid out there? Before I explain the types, the most important Read More
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How to Find and Win Scholarships
With the cost of college at an all-time high, scholarships are a great way to help you afford your education. There are thousands of scholarships out there, and they come in many forms. No matter your GPA, test scores or interests, there’s a scholarship out there for you. Finding and winning scholarships, however, can be Read More
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How to Maximize Your Financial Aid
Looking at college price tags can be a daunting task. But, before you get too worked up, know that the tuition prices you see are likely higher than the amount you’ll actually have to pay. There are a number of ways to receive financial assistance to pay for college. It often comes in the form Read More
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How to Avoid Common FAFSA Errors That Impact Your Financial Aid
To maximize your financial aid for college, you should submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form early and accurately. Unfortunately, oftentimes, students either delay their application, miss deadlines, or make common errors in their FAFSA form that prevent their FAFSA from being processed. This could result in your missing out on some Read More
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Am I a Dependent or Independent Student for FAFSA Purposes?
Your dependency status in your completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form can impact your financial aid significantly. If you are a dependent student, your parents’ financial information will be taken into consideration. Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, the financial aid office will calculate your aid — type of aid and amount Read More
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FAFSA’s Relationship Status With Your Parents – ‘It’s Complicated’
If you’re applying for financial aid to help you pay for college and you are considered a dependent student in the eyes of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you are required to provide your parent’s or parents’ personal and financial information. But it is not always clear as to which parent or Read More
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The Complete Guide to FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a college student’s gateway to financial aid, be it grants, work-study programs available at your school, federal student loans, or state and school financial aid awards. Current and prospective colleges need a completed FAFSA form to determine a student’s eligibility for various forms of financial aid. Read More
