Have questions about paying for college?
Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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General Information | Play All
General Information
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How Can I Pay for College?,  How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces?
The FAFSA | Play All
The FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  When should I fill out a FAFSA?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What is an Award Letter?,  What if my parents refuse to disclose financial information on the FAFSA?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  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?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  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?
Federal Programs | Play All
Federal Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  What is a SMART Grant?,  What is the Hope Scholarship?,  What is the Lifetime Learning Credit?
Specific Questions | Play All
Specific Questions
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What does SAP stand for?,  My parents are divorced. Which parent's financial information should I use on the FAFSA?,  When should I apply for financial aid?,  If a student does not graduate from high school, can they still receive financial aid at college?,  I received an outside scholarship. Do I have to report it to the Financial Aid Office?,  How are students selected for Verification?,  Can the College give out my personal information to my family or friends?,  Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can I deduct my tuition from my federal taxes?
Scholarships | Play All
Scholarships
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What is a scholarship?,  Where can I look for scholarships?,  How can I prioritize my scholarship search?,  Is it worth it to apply for scholarships?,  Should I have to pay to apply for a scholarship?,  What are scholarship scams?,  What is a scholarship application?,  What is a scholarship deadline?,  What is a scholarship essay?,  What are some tips on filling out a great scholarship application?,  What are some tips on writing a great scholarship essay?,  What is a letter of recommendation?,  What are some tips on getting great letters of recommendation?,  What are transcripts?
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?,  What is the lender?,  What kinds of student loans are there?,  How do I apply for federal loans?,  Do I have to accept the student loan on my Award Letter?,  What is a Master Promissory Note?,  What does deferment mean?,  What does forbearance mean?,  What is the loan servicer?,  What is the guarantee agency?
Loan Programs | Play All
Loan Programs
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What is a subsidized Stafford Loan?,  What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?,  Is a credit check required to receive a Stafford Loan?,  What is a PLUS Loan?,  What is a Perkins Loan?
Loan Repayment | Play All
Loan Repayment
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Are parents responsible for paying back educational loans?,  What happens if I default on a loan?,  Can I get federal financial aid if I am in default on a student loan?,  If I default on a student loan, can I still receive Financial Aid?,  If I default on a student loan, how can I fix it?,  What are my repayment options?,  What percentage of my post-college income should I plan to pay toward my loans?,  What does it mean to consolidate a federal loan?,  When should I consolidate my federal loans?