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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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Maximize Your Financial Aid Eligibility: 6 FAFSA Strategies

Families should review FAFSA strategies to increase their financial aid eligibility before the base year deadline.

Kathryn Knight Randolph

Published March 12, 2026

Education Tax Credits and Deductions: Save Money on College

Make the most of your tax refund with education tax credits 2026.

Kathryn Knight Randolph

Published March 11, 2026

Federal Work-Study: How It Works and How to Qualify

Around 20% of students use work-study to pay for college.

Shawna Newman

Published March 9, 2026

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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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