Your financial aid offer letter will show how much a college or university is willing to offer in the way of student loans and scholarships. But what happens when that figure is too low? How can you appeal?

TweetWhile high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters and financial aid award packages, they might be exploring the differences between the loans they are eligible for and wondering how to actually acquire these loans. Many students are lucky enough to qualify for Subsidized Stafford Loans, which have a lower interest rate than unsubsidized ones. [...]

Applying for federal loans is a common task for most college students, but did you know that when you file your FAFSA you're automatically applying for federal grants as well? Unlike loans, federal grants do not need to be paid back and are both tax and interest-free.

Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider...

Did you know you are not required to complete your IRS federal tax return before filing your FAFSA? It is a common misnomer that it is required when it is simply encouraged. However, there will be a question on the FAFSA about which IRS Tax Form you will fill out in the future, if you [...]

So what is capitalized interest exactly? When the interest is not paid, it is capitalized or added to the principle balance, which increases the outstanding principle amount on the loan. Interest that is capitalized and, therefore, has been added to the original amount of the loan subsequently accrues interest, adding an additional expense to the loan.