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Applying for Financial Aid in 8 Easy Steps
College is expensive, but it may be possible for you to get financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and student loans — both federal and private. So, you should definitely apply for financial aid. You can save yourself up to tens of thousands of dollars each school year by applying for financial aid. … Read More
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Financial Aid Appeal: How to Make Your Case and Get More Money
Acceptance letters come with a price tag. That’s not a surprise. But what may come as a surprise to many students and families is that colleges are more likely than you think to say “yes” to your request for more aid. And that is exactly what a financial aid appeal is — a request for help.… Read More
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Nitro FAFSA Guide: Free Tool for Students and Parents
Ah, FAFSA. So many questions to answer and so much confusion (and frustration) year after year. But no worries! Financial aid expert John Haggerty has worked closely with Nitro to help bring an end to the confusion! For each of the 108 questions you are required to answer on FAFSA, Nitro has clarified why each… Read More
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NitroScore: The Affordability Calculator Every Prospective College Students and Their Parents Need
*Updated April 4, 2019 More and more high school seniors (and even juniors) along with their parents are worried about the rising cost of higher education. Taking out loans has become the norm, and applying for scholarships has become a part of the application process. Graduating college debt-free isn’t a realistic goal anymore; graduating with… Read More
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5 FAFSA Tips to Keep You Sane
Most students stress out about financial aid and the FAFSA, particularly as the deadline gets closer. But don’t worry. In this article, I will give you the five key lessons I have learned about the FAFSA after dealing with it during my four years of undergraduate years, as well as grad school. Hopefully, these tips will… Read More
