If you need to pay for college, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is your ticket to affordability. However, many myths continue to circulate that deter students from ever filling out FAFSA, which means they’re missing out on an opportunity to lessen the financial commitment of a college education. In this [...]
Previously, in order to receive federal student aid, males between the ages of 18-26 were required to register with the Selective Service on their FAFSA form by selecting "yes" to question #22. This is now being modified - if you are male and between 18-26 you are still required to register with the Selective Service, [...]
Students who want to be considered for financial aid will need to submit the FAFSA. The FAFSA will determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and colleges will use the EFC to determine how much financial aid they will offer you if you are admitted. In addition to providing your financial information, the FAFSA requires the financial information of [...]
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be opening soon! The FAFSA is a very important form that must be submitted to be considered for financial aid. There are many myths circulating that may stop students and families from submitting the FAFSA. Luckily, all of these myths are not true! Here are 15 myths about the FAFSA [...]
The college admission essay can play a big role in the college admission process, especially if you are applying to selective institutions. When many impressive students are applying and only a small number of spots are available, the essay can be the thing that helps the student stand out. The essay can also encourage the [...]
The 73 private colleges that satisfy the selection criteria enroll a total of 253,926 undergraduate students, including 48,876 Federal Pell Grant recipients (19%). The average net price is $8,716, ranging from $353 to $12,389. The average 6-year graduation rate for Federal Pell Grant recipients is 83%, ranging from 50% to 100%. Click on the link [...]
The 123 public colleges that satisfy the selection criteria enroll a total of 2,015,267 total undergraduate students, including 603,852 Federal Pell Grant recipients (30%). The average net price is $8,984, ranging from $3,364 to $12,464. The 6-year graduation rate for Federal Pell Grant recipients is 63%, ranging from 50% to 88%. Click on the link [...]
Did you know that more than 160 top colleges and universities partner with College Greenlight to recruit and enroll high-achieving, first-generation, and traditionally underrepresented students? College Greenlight’s partner colleges include more than half of the top 100 colleges in the country, as measured by the most popular college ranking lists. Participating college includes private institutions [...]
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