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10 FAQs About Financial Aid Between figuring out the FAFSA and pondering the "Have you decided on a major?" question, you've been dishing out a lot of answers lately. Surely you have queries of your own, so we rounded up the experts for answers to some of the toughest questions when it comes to financing your education. 101 Financial Aid Facts and Fiction It's all about the Benjamins, isn't it? Love might not cost a thing, but college certainly does. Money, or the lack of it, is a huge factor in determining which college to attend. And although financial aid is available, many students don't think they can get it. But they can and you can, too. Understanding the facts and forging through the fiction that surround financial aid is the first step. Read on to discover seven of the biggest misconceptions out there about aid, and the real deal on how to score it. 11 Time-Tested Tips For Dealing with Financial Aid Rules for financial aid may change, but these 11 tidbits will always come in handy. A College Investment Strategy An economics professor offers insight into getting the best return on your college investment. A Loan De-Briefer You Can Understand Before you sign anything that will cause financial frustration in the future, take CollegeBound's crash course in college cash borrowing and financial aid. A Treasury of Financial Aid Terms Take a look at the following terms that will help you understand loans a little bit better. Academic Recruiting: Financial Aid with Merit? Financial aid is financial aid, isn't it? What if you work your butt off academically through high school ... just as hard as that star quarterback worked on the field to get his full athletic scholarship? No matter how hefty your parents' bank account, don't you, too, deserve a shot at tuition big bucks? Admissions Office Q&A: Financial Aid for Every Student Pat Armstrong, the director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses how "average" students can receive financial aid. Admissions Office Q&A: Making the Most of Financial Aid Barry P. Moskowitz, an English professor and director of admission at St. John's University, discusses different financial aid options. Apples, Oranges, and Student Loans Not all student loans are created equal. Read on to find out about an alternative to the usual. |