Paying for College
College isn't cheap, but you have options. We put together clear guidance on the FAFSA, student loans, the Pell Grant, and other financial aid resources to help you make confident, informed decisions.
Everything You Need to Know About the FAFSA
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.
Updated January 6, 2026
FAFSA Income Limits: How Much Income Is Too Much?
Learn why the FAFSA is worth filing out, no matter how high, or low, your annual income is.
January 23, 2026
2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid
The 2026-27 FAFSA launched in late September 2025, allowing college students to apply for financial aid.
January 20, 2026
Financial Aid and FAFSA Guide for Graduate Students
The average cost of a graduate degree has risen to $70,000. Discover ways to help pay with our guide.
September 26, 2025
Fast Facts: Financial Aid
The overwhelming majority of college students utilize federal and non-federal financial aid to help pay for their education.
March 7, 2025
Understanding Student Loans
How Does Student Loan Interest Work? A Complete Guide
Updated July 5, 2022
The Pell Grant Explained
Scholarships for Every Student
Your Complete Guide to College Scholarships and Grants
January 26, 2026
Scholarships for Veterans and Military Service Members
January 9, 2026
Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
January 26, 2026
Scholarships for Adults and Nontraditional Students
September 26, 2025
Scholarships for Online College Students
September 26, 2025
Scholarships for Black and African American Students
July 30, 2025
Scholarships for International Students
July 9, 2025
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students
September 26, 2025
Scholarships for Women by Field and Degree
August 22, 2025
Earning a Free Degree
These Colleges Offer Free Tuition to Students
January 28, 2026
25 Colleges With Free Tuition for Senior Citizens
September 26, 2025
How to Earn a Debt-Free Degree
July 16, 2024
58 Companies That Pay for College With Tuition Reimbursement
August 25, 2025
These Universities Offer Free Medical School
August 7, 2025
These Universities Offer Free Nursing School
November 10, 2025
Is Community College Free? Yes, in These States
July 18, 2025
Financial Aid Guides for Every Student
Financial Aid for Veterans and Military Service Members
January 6, 2026
Financial Aid for Students With Disabilities
January 27, 2026
How to Get Financial Aid for Trade School Programs
September 26, 2025
How to Get Financial Aid with a Felony
July 9, 2025
8 Ways Moms Can Afford Going Back to School
September 26, 2025
Financial Aid and FAFSA Guide for Graduate Students
September 26, 2025
Financial Aid News to Know
Trump Admin Moves to Cap Graduate Loans by Narrowing ‘Professional Degree’ Definitions. Here’s What That Means for Students
November 24, 2025
Student Veterans Sue VA Over Denial of Full GI Bill Benefits Despite Supreme Court Ruling
October 10, 2025
Senate Bill Would Make Medical, Dental, and Nursing School Tuition-Free
October 8, 2025
Report: These States Have the Most Affordable Colleges
October 2, 2025
Real-Time FAFSA Processing Could Soon Give Students Instant Financial Aid Estimates
September 24, 2025
Max Pell Grant Likely to Stay the Same for a 4th Year. College Students May Pay the Price
September 11, 2025
Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid
August 20, 2025
These Grad School Programs Could Be Most Impacted by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Borrowing Limits
August 8, 2025
529 Plans Now Cover Trade Schools, Credentialing, and More Under New Federal Law
July 22, 2025
All Financial Aid Resources
Fellowship vs. Scholarship: What’s the Difference?
Updated February 24, 2022
Are Loans Really That Bad? The Pros and Cons of Student Loans
by James Mielke
Updated February 11, 2022