Financial Aid — Ask the Experts

Concerned about your college costs long before you have access to the FAFSA? Don't worry! Our experts have some suggestions for approximating the numbers.

You got offered a scholarship? Great! Before you accept it, there are a few questions you should be asking yourself and the scholarship committee about it.

If your college financial aid package isn't as much as you need, you can appeal it! Our experts have some advice on negotiating and how to do it right.

The cost of college has steadily risen over the years. So is earning a degree still worth it? Our experts explain why it is for several unexpected reasons.

Some students think they should wait to get financial aid offers before applying for scholarships. Here's why you should start your scholarship search earlier!

In addition to paying for classes (aka tuition), you'll also need to cover any fees associated with a university. But what exactly do these "fees" mean?

While both options lend you money to help cover college costs, there are some significant differences between federal and private loans you need to know.

Unlike loans, scholarships and grants are types of aid that you don't have to pay back. Learn more about these options for paying for college now.

There are a number of ways to get financial aid and/or scholarships to help cover the cost of attending a pre-college program. Learn more here!

Knowing the right time to apply for scholarships is important to future college success. (Hint: There's never a wrong time, but this expert explains more.)

Finding scholarships is crucial when it comes to paying for college. Here's some expert advice on finding scholarships you can win.

Students may dream of graduating debt-free, but that's often not the reality. Here's why that's okay and what you can do to make your debt more manageable.

Should you take on extra loans for your top-choice school? Get expert advice on how to evaluate the long-term cost of your dream college education.

Tuition can be expensive, unfortunately. If you've been accepted to a college you love but don't know how you'll pay for it, here's some expert advice.

Applying for financial aid can be complicated, it's smart to seek out help. But who are the right people to ask? Our experts have advice to find helpers.

Going to college is expensive, no matter where you go. And the financial aid process can be overwhelming. Here's some expert advice to get you started.

You don't have to fill out the FAFSA, but there's no reason not to. Here's why one expert suggests you're only hurting yourself by not filling out the FAFSA.

The early bird indeed gets the worm, so you'll want to file the FAFSA ASAP. Learn when it opens and get advice from real college faculty here.

Some students think they aren't eligible for financial aid because of their parents' income, but many factors go into the FAFSA. Here's some expert advice.