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
February 15, 2024
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
February 27, 2024
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
Are Loans Really That Bad? The Pros and Cons of Student Loans
by
James Mielke
Updated
February 11, 2022
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: 9 Useful Hacks
Updated
February 23, 2022
Why Credit Literacy Is Important for Black and Hispanic Students
Updated
March 1, 2022
Forbearance vs. Deferment: What’s the Difference?
Updated
February 11, 2022
Financial Literacy for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Updated
May 23, 2022
Financial Literacy for Black and African American Students
Updated
December 7, 2022
How to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Updated
February 11, 2022
What Is the Financial Aid Office?
Updated
November 22, 2022
The Student’s Guide to Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
Updated
March 22, 2022