College grants and scholarships are always in high demand for students seeking financial aid. In particular, grants stand out because they, unlike student loans, are given out to students without requiring them to be paid back in the future. Due to this... 

When it comes time to begin planning for college, financial aid is one of the biggest concerns that most students have. Whether it’s a matter of obtaining college grants and scholarships or taking out a student loan, the possibilities are endless.... 

Let’s face it. College is expensive. Even the most financially well prepared student will find him or herself in a bind when it comes down to the all important question of, “How am I gonna pay for this?” However, a good student can’t just throw... 

As college tuition costs are increasing each year, many learners are worried about paying for their education. Students hoping to earn college grants should remember that sometimes they need to look no further than the institutions in their home state. The... 

President Obama has proposed changes for the Pell Grant program, which provides money to individuals pursuing a college degree based on need. Unlike student loans, a college grant does not have to be paid back. Under the new budget plan, the Education... 

Half of all full-time undergraduates in the United States take out federal student loans each year, adding up to about $57 billion per year, according to the College Board. While many students and their families turn to loans to help finance their college... 

While many students who hunt for scholarships are attending college as 18-year-olds just out of high school, this is not always the case. Some students are older and others still aim to return to school to gain new skills. A recently announced scholarship... 

Online college students are being urged to submit their forms much earlier, even though the deadline for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or “FAFSA” is not until June. The reasoning behind this urgent priority lies... 

If you are a single mom thinking about going back to school, President Obama had good news for you in his State of the Union speech. Last night, Obama urged Congress to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. One of the elements of this new... 

Students and parents who are daunted by the college application process and troubled by the rising cost of higher education may receive relief from the government. This year, the Obama administration created a shorter, simpler form for the Free Application...