Located in the Washington D.C. area, American University's Kogod School of Business offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students who attend the school receive instruction through a combination of theory and practice. Kogod provides excellent preparation in accounting, real estate, and international business. Nearly all of the courses incorporate an international component. Read more about Kogod School of Business.

It's that time of year--time to fill out the FAFSA. This form is a must for every student who needs help paying for business school. The FAFSA should be filled out and submitted as close to January 1 as possible. Most aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The longer you wait, the lower your chances are of getting the aid you need.

FAFSA Resources

• FAFSA Online Worksheet
• Dependency Status Worksheet
• Financial Aid Deadlines

Business school grants are a wonderful alternative to loans because grants do not have to be paid back. Find out what type of business school grants are available to undergrad and graduate students:

Business School Grant Guide

Veritas Prep recently released a new resource called The Veritas Prep Guide to Graduate School Financial Aid. The guide provides information about grants, merit-based fellowships, subsidized federal loans, private financing options, and much more. I highly recommend this free guide to anyone who is looking for ways to pay for grad school.

More Financial Aid Resources

• 10 Professional Groups That Offer Business School Scholarships
• How to Get the Boss to Pay for Your Part-Time MBA
• Social Networking Loans for Grad Students