One of the nation's leading financial aid experts, Mark Kantrowitz has written two books on student aid and has even been called to testify before Congress about financial aid, scholarships and student loans on several occasions. Quoted daily in national newspapers, there's a reason why he's the financial aid guy's financial aid guy.

Top 10 Tips for Financial Aid

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Tip 1: Prioritize your efforts, starting with the federal government. Then turn to the private sector for additional assistance. Visit FinAid.org to learn about all your funding opportunities. Tip 2: Learn all you can about the college financial aid process. Be sure to meet your aid administrator and establish a relationship. Tip 3: Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ... Full Story

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Top Expert Financial Aid Advice

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    Grads to Get a Break on Student Loan Payments

    Grads to Get a Break on Student Loan Payments
    If you're struggling to make your monthly student loan payments on your measly first-job salary, you're not alone. The good news is, the government is taking notice -- and changing the game to make sure monthly payments don't cripple college grads. Even better, whatever you haven't paid off after 25 years may be forgiven. With this new option, instead of calculating ...
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    Save Thousands on Your Student Loan Repayment. Take Action July 1st.

    Save Thousands on Your Student Loan Repayment.  Take Action July 1st.
    On July 1st, borrowers who have federal loans with a variable interest rate will be able to take advantage of the lowest interest rates in the history of student loan programs through loan consolidation. Borrowers who consolidate will not only save themselves a lot of hassle but a great deal of money as well. The new interest rates will save borrowers ...
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Financial Aid Tips from the Expert

How can you get a bigger financial aid package? Mark Kantrowitz, FastWeb’s own financial aid guru and one of the top financial aid experts in the country, answers that burning question and more.


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