The federal government, state government and colleges award need-based aid through grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. A student's level of financial need is determined by the Free Application ...

Have you heard of the financial aid dead zone? If you are the parent of a high school student planning for college, you might already know what I’m talking about. So, why is this an issue? Families ...

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds. The average price for in-state students is about a fourth of what's charged at private colleges, ...

February marked the return of Financial Aid Awareness Month. “Financial aid helps remove barriers so students can focus on learning, growing and building a career rather than being overwhelmed by the ...

This is the time of year when many teenagers are excited about their college acceptances, while their parents are terrified about how to pay the tab. Of course, the best way to avoid this difficult ...

While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they're also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship ...

College expenses can seem insurmountable. Some universities charge more than many Americans earn in a year. At the same time, families are increasingly wary of student loans, and the federal ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1. Now is the time to create your account so you are ready to go, because it takes a few business days to verify both your identity and ...

Hi! My name is Ginger and I am a grad assistant in the GRS admissions office! Financial Aid was the primary reason I chose to pursue my graduate studies at BU in the School of Theology, so I know how ...

Congratulations, you are on pace to complete your associate's degree at Messina College by spring 2026! Select the pathway below that matches your next academic goal to find your personalized ...

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. Merit ...