Mark Kantrowitz

Contributing Reviewer

Contributors/Mark Kantrowitz

Expertise

Financial Aid

Education

MS Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
BS Mathematics, MIT
BS Philosophy, MIT

Affiliations

National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Mark Kantrowitz helps students and their families make smarter, more informed decisions about planning and paying for college. Mark has written five bestselling books about scholarships and financial aid and has also written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes.

He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Student Financial Aid and the board of trustees of the Center for Excellence in Education. Mark has two bachelor's degrees in mathematics and philosophy from MIT and a master's degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds eight patents.

Kantrowitz is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

Subject areas

Financial Aid

Read Mark's Latest Articles

Dependent vs. Independent Student: Which Are You?

Learn about the differences between dependent and independent students and how dependency status affects financial aid eligibility for college.

March 28, 2024

Scholarships for Criminal Justice Majors

Criminal justice majors qualify for dozens of scholarships. Save money on your degree by learning about these scholarships for criminal justice majors.

April 25, 2024

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