Thursday, July 24, 2008

financial aid

The Surprising History of Military College Benefits

For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

Some Rich Students 'Merit' Financial Aid

Colleges give money to well-off students while the needy get 'gapped.' more >>

Financial Aid 101

What is financial aid anyway? more >>

Where Do Students Find Free Money?

The federal government gives out the most, but universities give out lots of their own money, too. more >>

How to Maximize Your Student's Chances for Need-Based Aid

Fill out those forms, and look for schools that want what your student has to offer. more >>

How to Maximize Your Student's Chances for Merit Aid

Here's where all that hard work on grades can pay off. more >>

How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School

Asking the right questions will save you money. more >>

MIT Offers More Aid for Middle Class

Thirty percent of students could benefit. more >>

Do Top Colleges Enroll Enough Pell Grant Students?

A new study says most top institutions lag behind the national average. more >>

Making It Easier to Fill Out College Financial Aid Forms

Legislation could make it as easy as checking a box on your tax return. more >>

The Financial Aid Ante Keeps Growing

More colleges are giving low-income students enough grants for them to graduate with little or no debt. more >>

Student Gets Married to Get More Financial Aid

Money, not love, was the reason for one Columbia University student's recent marriage. Getting legally married to a woman with whom he shares no romantic relationship--and who is actually in a relationship with another man--helped the Leo, who was not named in the Spectator article, prove he was financially independent from his parents. more >>

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