With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based.

Most colleges like SOWELA offer scholarships and financial aid options that can make your educational journey more accessible ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

Withdrawing from a class can impact your financial aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Melanie Lockert is a Buy Side contributor and ...

The annual National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference convened in Anaheim, Calif., this morning under a cloud of worry. For student aid professionals in attendance and ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...