Understanding the 2 Types of Financial Aid

There’s a lot that goes in to understanding the different types of financial aid. Below you’ll find a great article by Nerd Wallet about the 2 types of financial aid you can receive! This article was originally published on Nerd Wallet on Nov. 24, 2015....

Twitter Chat: You CAN Even With the FAFSA!

Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Jan.7th  at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on Twitter to ask questions and share answers on important...

Essential Documents Needed to Complete Your FAFSA

October 1st has arrive and it’s time to start completing your FAFSA! To make sure you’re prepared, we’ve provided a checklist of important documents (from you and your parents) needed to complete your FAFSA. Take some time during your holiday break...

FSA ID Replaces the FAFSA PIN

The FSA ID is essential to you if you’re planning to apply for financial aid. Here’s a great article by Nerd Wallet with more deets on the FSA ID! This article was originally published on Nerd Wallet on Dec. 14, 2015. By Kelsey Sheehy The FAFSA PIN is...

Financial Aid Glossary

When it comes to financial aid, there are a lot of words and terms that may not ring a bell to you. No worries, because Big Future has an amazing glossary to use to better understand financial aid terms you’ll run into while completing the financial aid process....