Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. With the rising costs of higher education, navigating ...

Learn what’s in a financial aid award letter and how to compare costs at multiple schools Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Rebecca Safier is a contributor to Buy Side and finance expert on ...

No two students are alike, but if you’re admitted and you qualify for financial aid, you will be awarded a package: some combination of scholarships (which do not have to be paid back), loans (which ...

The landscape of college funding has undergone significant changes recently, and as someone who’s deeply immersed in this world, I want to share some insights about what this means for families ...

“That is the primary federal aid form to determine eligibility for need-based forms of aid,” explained Bill Wendle, director of financial aid at UVA-Wise. “It is the meat and potatoes of financial aid ...

Understanding your financial aid options is one of the smartest moves you can make. By exploring the different types of aid—like grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—you’ll discover ways to ...

A financial aid appeal letter gives you the chance to request more aid based on changes in your financial situation or overlooked information Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Janet ...