The cost of a college degree is an important element to consider when looking for the right school. But there's more to the story than just the price tag; financial aid is assistance available at most ...

A college degree is an investment — and it's one of the most important ones you can choose to make because it's an investment in yourself. But that doesn't always mean it's an easy decision. That's ...

If you or your child is applying to college, there's one abbreviation you need to know: FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA can unlock financial aid to help cover the cost of ...

As families weigh the affordability of colleges, they should be aware that the federal Pell Grant is the first form of aid a student with exceptional financial need can expect to receive. This guide ...

Colleges have continued to raise their prices year after year. In the past 20 years, in-state tuition at public universities has increased by an astounding 158%. The cost of attending a university is ...

Problems with the new FAFSA have resulted in fewer students applying for financial aid. But it’s not too late for families worried about paying for college next year to get the help they need. These ...

Drive toward success through the range of financial aid opportunities at Western Illinois University (WIU). Financial aid can help reduce the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certain living ...

College courses are often cheaper in the summer. Federal Pell grants and loans are available for eligible students. Third-party scholarships and school aid are more limited. Many college students want ...

Students and parents sometimes don’t know where to look for financial aid for college and how to apply. Financial aid can be intimidating because it involves an alphabet soup of acronyms, almost like ...

This month, college hopefuls will finally hear from schools about their admissions decisions. There is only one notification more significant than being accepted: the financial aid letter. Here's how ...

Your admission to UW becomes official once the Admissions office receives all of your final transcripts (high school and/or college) showing your most up-to-date coursework and GPA. If you have new ...