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
Should I Take Out a Home Equity Loan for College?
by
Lauren Ward
Updated
September 26, 2022
Do You Need Renters Insurance for a Dorm Room?
by
Erin Treder
Published
August 12, 2022
FAFSA Income Limits: How Much Income Is Too Much?
by
Lauren Ward
Published
August 12, 2022
8 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget
by
Kristen Grau
Updated
August 12, 2022
How Much Does it Cost to Study Abroad?
by
Kristen Grau
Published
August 9, 2022
Is Private Student Loan Forgiveness Possible?
by
Blake Weil
Published
August 8, 2022
20+ Scholarships for Illinois Students
by
James Mielke
Updated
July 28, 2023
My Top 7 Tips for Finding College Scholarships in High School
by
Madison May
Updated
May 19, 2023
A Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Published
July 15, 2022