Myths about financial aid U.S. Department of Education “I’m not going to bother filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid because…” “…there isn’t enough financial aid for students like me.” False. Many students and parents have the impression that the budget for the federal student aid programs has been severely reduced. In fact,…
Federal Student Aid at a Glance U.S. Department of Education What is federal student aid? Federal student aid is financial help for students enrolled in eligible programs at participating schools to cover school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. A “school” could be a two-year or four-year public…
College Preparation Checklist U.S. Department of Education PRE-HIGH SCHOOL Take challenging classes in English, mathematics, science, history, geography, the arts, and a foreign language. Develop strong study skills. Start thinking about which high school classes will best prepare you for college. If you have an opportunity to choose among high schools, or among different programs…
Applying for College Admission U.S. Department of Education Applying to schools means more than just filling out forms. You need to understand each school’s requirements, gather information, meet deadlines, and pay any necessary fees for each submitted application. In this section, you’ll get a look at the school application process. It may seem a little…
Applying for College Admission Applying to schools means more than just filling out forms. You need to understand each school’s requirements, gather information, meet deadlines, and pay any necessary fees for each submitted application. Full Story College Preparation Checklist What courses to take, amd when and how to apply to colleges. Full Story Federal Student…