Mark Kantrowitz
Publisher of the FinAid and Fastweb websites


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.

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Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: Key Differences, Eligibility & 2025 Interest Rates

The U.S. Department of Education funds federal student loans.

Published June 18, 2025

Choosing an Education Loan

The cost of an education loan is usually the most important criterion.

Published June 17, 2025

10 Ways to Pay for College that You May Not Have Considered

There are multiple ways to pay for school.

Published June 16, 2025

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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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