Student Finance
Looking for financial resources for college? Check out our articles to help you make the best online degree decisions for you and your family.

The Student’s Guide to Financial Aid and the FAFSA
What is financial aid? What is the FAFSA? Learn about the different types of aid you can get for college and how to fill out the FAFSA.
by
Chinh Ngo
Updated
June 30, 2023
Paying for College

How to Earn a Debt-Free Degree
Updated
May 23, 2023

What Is the Pell Grant?
by
Chinh Ngo
Updated
March 21, 2023

Financial Aid for LGBTQ+ College Students
by
Lyss Welding
Updated
May 15, 2023

How to Get Financial Aid for Continuing Education
Updated
June 27, 2023

8 Ways Moms Can Afford Going Back to School
by
Kristen Grau
Updated
May 23, 2023

9 Ways Dads Can Afford Going Back to School
by
Lyss Welding
Updated
March 22, 2023

Can You Get Financial Aid With a Felony?
by
Lauren Ward
Updated
March 24, 2023

Financial Aid for Military Service Members and Student Veterans
Updated
October 17, 2023

The Student’s Guide to In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
Updated
April 19, 2023
Student Loans
Budgeting & Saving
Scholarships
Taxes
Tax Filing Guide: Filing Taxes as a Student
by
Lyss Welding
Updated
June 9, 2023

What to Know About Tax Breaks for College Students and Parents
Updated
April 8, 2022

How DACA Students Pay Federal Taxes
by
Lyss Welding
Published
June 21, 2022

Can I Claim My College Student as a Dependent?
Updated
April 12, 2022

Tax Quiz
Student Finance for Parents

A Complete Guide to the FAFSA for Parents
by
Kristen Grau
Published
June 10, 2022

A Complete Guide to Parent PLUS Loans
by
Lyss Welding
Published
June 9, 2022

Saving for Your Child’s College Education
Updated
May 23, 2023
All Financial Planning Resources

What Is the Florida Student Assistance Grant Program?
by
Anne Dennon
Published
October 10, 2023

18 Graduate School Scholarships
Published
September 22, 2023

20 Georgia Scholarships for College Students
Published
September 1, 2023

16 MBA Scholarships for Minorities
by
Sydney Clark
Published
August 9, 2023

Apply Today to These 20+ Florida Scholarships
by
Alison Plaut
Updated
October 10, 2023

25 Scholarships for College Students in Michigan
Published
July 26, 2023

36 Scholarships for College Students in California
Published
July 25, 2023

10+ Scholarships for Puerto Rican Students
by
Reese Lopez
Updated
July 14, 2023

What to Know About Grad PLUS Loans
by
Lauren Ward
Published
September 22, 2022
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