Financial Aid Articles

The 2027-2028 FAFSA opened on September 23, 2026. Here is how students and contributors should complete it, read the new real-time results, and handle the next steps.

The Fall 2027/Spring 2028 CSS Profile is open. Find out whether your colleges require it, what it costs, which records to gather, and how parent accounts, IDOC, and corrections work.

Request college application fee waivers before submission week, use the correct process for each application platform, and know when counselor verification or a college-specific decision is still required.

A college net price calculator estimates annual cost after grants and scholarships. Learn what to gather, compare, rerun, and question before you apply.

The FAFSA the class of 2027 will file looks nothing like the one your older siblings dealt with. Here's what actually changed, who it helps, who it hurts, and what to do this summer.

Understanding college financial aid is a critical step in the journey of every high school student. As tuition costs continue to rise, understanding and effectively leveraging financial aid packages can significantly impact a student's academic trajectory. This article aims to equip students with the knowledge to decode these packages, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize their financial aid opportunities, setting them up for success in their higher education pursuits.