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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Your aid will vary by school, and be based on academic merit, financial need, or other factors.

The Basics

What types of financial aid are there?

There are a wide array of types of financial aid available to students going to school. Learn more with our guide.

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What is the FAFSA?

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must fill out this form in order to determine aid eligibility at each college they are applying to.

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What is the CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile is a much more robust application than the FAFSA. It's used by several hundred private colleges in place of the FAFSA to determine your financial need.

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What does EFC mean?

After a student’s FAFSA is reviewed, the federal government assigns an EFC, or Expected Family Contribution. It is the amount the government thinks you could contribute to college per year based on your financial situation.

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Frequently Asked

When do I need to complete the FAFSA?

Get the list of  deadlines you need to know about.

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Why Is My EFC So High?

Lots of things can factor into your EFC. We’ll break it down for you so you know why you got the number you did.

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Should I submit the FAFSA even if I’m not going to be eligible for financial aid?

Yes - because it could help you in other ways. See why.

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Will I get merit scholarships?

Merit scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic performance or exhibit some other qualification other than strictly financial need. Here's how to get them.

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Tools

Home Equity and Financial Aid Calculator

See whether the value of your home will be counted in financial aid calculations, and the impact on your aid.

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