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August 3, 2021
7 College Grants in North Carolina

These 7 North Carolina school grants can help pay for a part or all of your education.

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July 27, 2021
College Financing: How to Pay for College

College financial planning is often done by both the student and his/her parents. Multiple options are available to pay for the increasing costs of college.

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July 16, 2021
20 Scholarship Tips to Stand Out From the Pack

Standing out from the pack in scholarship applications can be difficult. Follow these tips to give yourself the best chance to lower your college costs.

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July 14, 2021
FSEOG: Grant Qualification & How to Apply

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help students in need pay for undergraduate school. Here's who qualifies, and how to apply.

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June 17, 2021
9 Ways to Pay for College Without Financial Aid

If you don't qualify for college financial aid, you still have many options for paying for college. Here are the 9 ways you can cover your costs.

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June 3, 2021
How to Pay for Summer Classes: 5 Ways to Pay

Summer classes are a great way to catch up or get ahead in college. But like any classes, you need to know how you will pay for them. Here are your options for paying for summer classes.

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June 1, 2021
North Carolina In-State Tuition: How to Estimate Costs

What will in-state tuition cost in North Carolina when your child attends college? Here's how to estimate costs, and how to get the best return on investment.

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May 25, 2021
Pell Grant Eligibility: How to Determine If You Qualify?

Federal Pell Grants are given to undergrad students in need who do not have a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Here's how to tell if you qualify.

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May 18, 2021
20 Scholarship Tips to Stand Out From the Pack

If you’ve been accepted into college, you may quickly realize the challenge of paying for tuition and other expenses. College costs are steadily increasing, and in 2017, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that 85 percent of college students received some form of financial aid. This statistic reveals the ongoing trend of college students needing to seek out external sources of funding to pay for their collegiate careers.

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May 18, 2021
Grants vs. Loans: Which Do You Need?

When planning financial aid for college, grants (free money) and loans (which have to be repaid) are key. Here's how they work, and the pros and cons of each.