Have questions about paying for college?
Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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Financial Aid Basics | Play All
Financial Aid Basics
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How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?
Financial Aid Deadlines and Eligibility | Play All
Financial Aid Deadlines and Eligibility
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When should I apply for financial aid?,  What are the Financial Aid Deadlines?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  I have a 4-year bachelors degree. Can I still receive federal financial aid?,  Can high school students taking college classes receive financial aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?,  Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?
Understanding the FAFSA | Play All
Understanding the FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  When should I fill out a FAFSA?,  Is it OK to submit photocopies of the FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  What if my parents refuse to disclose financial information on the FAFSA?,  I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  Are there any forms to fill out besides the FAFSA?,  My parents are divorced. Which parent's financial information should I use on the FAFSA?,  How are students selected for Verification?
Specific Questions | Play All
Specific Questions
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What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  What is an Award Letter?,  Can I deduct my tuition from my federal taxes?,  What does SAP stand for?,  Can the College give out my personal information to my family or friends?
Financial Aid Programs | Play All
Financial Aid Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is the BOG Fee Waiver?,  What is a Cal Grant?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  What is the Hope Scholarship?,  What is the Lifetime Learning Credit?,  Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces?,  What is EOPS?,  What is a Chafee Grant?
Understanding Loans | Play All
Understanding Loans
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What is a loan?,  What is interest?,  What is the difference between interest and principal?,  How do I apply for federal loans?,  Do I have to accept the student loan on my Award Letter?,  What should I look for in a lender?,  What is a Master Promissory Note?,  What is the loan servicer?,  What is the guarantee agency?,  What does deferment mean?,  What does forbearance mean?
Loan Programs and Repayment | Play All
Loan Programs and Repayment
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What is a subsidized Stafford Loan?,  What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?,  What is a PLUS Loan?,  What is a Perkins Loan?,  Are parents responsible for paying back educational loans?,  What percentage of my post-college income should I plan to pay toward my loans?,  What happens if I default on a loan?,  If I default on a student loan, how can I fix it?,  If I default on a student loan, can I still receive Financial Aid?,  What does it mean to consolidate a federal loan?,  When should I consolidate my federal loans?