Tag Archives: Financial Aid

5 Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office as You Head Back to School

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Time to hang up the bathing suits and hit the books: It’s back-to-school season! For many of you, it’s probably been months since you’ve completed the FAFSA or submitted your school’s financial aid application. Have you checked in with the … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Benefits of the College Navigator

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Whether you’re a high school student wanting to look into your college options or a parent trying to get ahead of the game, the college research and application process can be confusing. With 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the United States, … Continue reading →

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Unraveling the Mystery of College Costs

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Waiting for college acceptance letters can be a nerve-racking experience filled with excitement and anticipation, but once approved, students and their families begin another anticipatory wait for financial award letters. The letters, which intend on laying out the cost of … Continue reading →

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#AskFAFSA Office Hours with Loyola New Orleans’ Cathy Simoneaux

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: Cathy Simoneaux is the Director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Loyola University New Orleans To celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Month, I hosted @FAFSA’s February #AskFAFSA Office Hours last night. Many students took advantage of … Continue reading →

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Join ED for FAFSA Office Hours on Twitter

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

For those of you who may need help paying for college, a new year means it’s time to complete a new FAFSA. We understand the financial aid process can often be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. … Continue reading →

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Nine Back-to-School Financial Tips for College Students

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: For college students around the country, the newness of the fall semester is probably starting to wear off. And while the admission process may seem like a distant memory, now is a good time to ensure you’re prepared … Continue reading →

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Importance of Pells

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Ed. Note: Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Eduardo Ochoa recently spoke to the American Student Association of Community Colleges and affirmed the Obama administration’s commitment to providing college aid to low-income students by preserving the maximum Pell Grant at $5,550. … Continue reading →

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