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Accredited: Yes or No?

Accredited: Yes or No?

When you pick a college to attend, make sure they are accredited! Accreditation is a big deal. Not just to the institution that goes through the years of applicant and candidacy status to finally achieve the standard, but also to parents and students looking for a...

How Do I Pay for College?

How Do I Pay for College?

Have you decided to take the next step and attend college? Affordability may be one of your biggest concerns. You may feel higher education is out of your reach because of financial obstacles. However, creative strategies such as financial aid, scholarships, and...

Federal Grants vs. Federal Loans

Federal Grants vs. Federal Loans

When discussing financial aid, a common misconception for new students is grants and loans. What is the difference? Many students believe financial aid only deals with money that is not repaid. Not the case. Financial aid (through the U.S. Department of Education)...

How Do I Pay for College

How Do I Pay for College

How do I pay for college? If this is the first time you are going to college, you are probably asking that question! This is one of the biggest, if not most important, decisions you will need to make when deciding to attend college. Financial Aid One option when...

When will my Financial Aid be processed?

You have completed your FAFSA and wondering, “What happens next? When will my aid be processed?” It actually depends on the school you are attending. Some schools process aid before you start your degree program and other schools wait to process until you have started...

What is this FAFSA thing I keep hearing about?

by Bethany Minich, Admissions If this is the first time you are going to college, you may have heard the term "FAFSA"…but have no idea what it is. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by the US Department of Education to determine...