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Financial Aid FAQ

Want to know how to apply for financial aid? Maybe you're wondering what the difference is between a Stafford loan and a Perkins loan. If you have questions about financial aid, you might find your answer here in this collection of financial aid faq.
What is state aid?
State aid defined.
What is federal aid?
Federal aid defined.
What types of financial aid are available?
Wondering what sort of financial aid is available and what type of aid you can qualify for? Get the answer here.
How do I apply for financial aid?
If you have never applied for financial aid before, it can be hard to determine exactly what to do first. Here is a simple answer for those wondering how to apply for financial aid.
When should I apply for financial aid?
When it comes to applying for financial aid, timing is everything. Find out when to apply for financial aid here.
What is the FAFSA?
Find out what the FAFSA is and what it stands for here.
When should I fill out the FAFSA?
If you want to apply for financial aid, you need to fill out the FAFSA. Find out when you should fill it out here.
Where should I start looking for Scholarships?
Scholarships are a great way to finance your education. Find out where you should start looking for scholarships here.
What can I do to protect myself from scholarship scams?
When searching for scholarships, you need to be wary of some of the many scholarship scams that are out there. Find out what you can do to protect yourself from scholarship scams here.
Where can I get a grant to help pay for college?
Grants are a great source of college funding. Find out where you can get a grant to help pay for college.
What is a merit-based government grant?
Merit-Based Grants Defined.
What is a Pell Grant?
Pell Grants Defined
What are PLUS Loans?
PLUS Loans Defined.
What are Perkins Loans?
The Perkins Loan Defined.
What are Stafford Loans?
Stafford Loans Defined.
What should I consider before getting an MBA loan?
Many students choose to use MBA loans to finance their business education. If you are thinking about doing the same, here is a list of a few things you may want to consider before borrowing the money.
Should I borrow extra money and live up the college life?
It can be very difficult to determine how much to borrow when heading off to college. You want to be able to have some fun; at the same time, you don't want to be stuck paying off your student loans forever. Get an idea of how much to borrow for college here.
Why should I consolidate my student loans?
Find out how student loan consolidation works and why consolidating student loans may help to improve your financial situation.
What should I look for when comparing student loan consolidation companies?
Finding a good student loan consolidation company can be difficult. If you are thinking about consolidating your student loans, find out what factors you should be considering in your search.

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