Student Finance
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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
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How to Earn a Debt-Free Degree
Updated
May 23, 2023
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What Is the Pell Grant?
by
Chinh Ngo
Updated
March 21, 2023
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Financial Aid for LGBTQ+ College Students
by
Lyss Welding
Updated
May 15, 2023
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How to Get Financial Aid for Continuing Education
Updated
June 27, 2023
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8 Ways Moms Can Afford Going Back to School
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Kristen Grau
Updated
May 23, 2023
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9 Ways Dads Can Afford Going Back to School
by
Lyss Welding
Updated
March 22, 2023
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Can You Get Financial Aid With a Felony?
by
Lauren Ward
Updated
March 24, 2023
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Financial Aid for Military Service Members and Student Veterans
Updated
October 17, 2023
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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
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What to Know About Tax Breaks for College Students and Parents
Updated
April 8, 2022
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How DACA Students Pay Federal Taxes
by
Lyss Welding
Published
June 21, 2022
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Can I Claim My College Student as a Dependent?
Updated
April 12, 2022
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Tax Quiz
Student Finance for Parents
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A Complete Guide to the FAFSA for Parents
by
Kristen Grau
Published
June 10, 2022
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A Complete Guide to Parent PLUS Loans
by
Lyss Welding
Published
June 9, 2022
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Saving for Your Child’s College Education
Updated
May 23, 2023
All Financial Planning Resources
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Should I Take Out a Home Equity Loan for College?
by
Lauren Ward
Updated
September 26, 2022
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Do You Need Renters Insurance for a Dorm Room?
by
Erin Treder
Published
August 12, 2022
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FAFSA Income Limits: How Much Income Is Too Much?
by
Lauren Ward
Published
August 12, 2022
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8 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget
by
Kristen Grau
Updated
August 12, 2022
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How Much Does it Cost to Study Abroad?
by
Kristen Grau
Published
August 9, 2022
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Is Private Student Loan Forgiveness Possible?
by
Blake Weil
Published
August 8, 2022
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20+ Scholarships for Illinois Students
by
James Mielke
Updated
July 28, 2023
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My Top 7 Tips for Finding College Scholarships in High School
by
Madison May
Updated
May 19, 2023
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A Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Published
July 15, 2022
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