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The Difference Between Need-Based and Merit-Based College Financial Aid

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Choosing the right college funding path starts with understanding need-based vs. merit-based financial aid. These two types of aid make higher education accessible, but they differ significantly. Need-based financial aid supports students with financial hardship, determined through tools like the FAFSA, while merit-based financial aid rewards academic, athletic, or artistic achievements, regardless of income. This […]

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The Question Everyone Asks About College Tuition

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A student recently asked me whether or not it was “worth it” to go to a very expensive university, USC, even though he knew it might require him taking out tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. It’s a very relevant question right now, especially as students and parents all around the country prepare

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How to Qualify For Financial Aid

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If your child will be going off to college one day, you may be wondering how to qualify for financial aid.   There are two types of financial aid students can get for higher education: need-based aid and merit aid. Need based aid is tied to your family’s economic circumstances, and it takes into account

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