Tag: FAFSA
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Great Values in Public Education
Edward Fiske, a former education writer and editor at The New York Times, is the author of numerous “Fiske Guide” books including the extremely popular Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011, 27E His most recent book, Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College, 4E features a “Budget Ivy ” list. The author believes that…
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Save Money: Check Out Graduation Rates
One of the best ways to reduce the cost of college is to graduate on time. Fewer than 30% of students attending state schools graduate in four years. Less than 60% of all college students graduate within 6 years. Many students skimp on college research because they consider it time-consuming or they don’t know where…
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Student Aid: Meeting Need Without Loans
Which schools provide the most generous financial aid for students? Many colleges and universities promise to meet 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need with a combination of grants, work-study jobs, and loans. While most schools include loans into their financial aid packages, some do not. The Project on Student Debt publishes a list of…