Amy Benyounes

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Find out how grants work, the 4 types of federal student aid grants, the situations in which you need to repay grants, and how to pay back grants.

Do you have to pay back grants?

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To be eligible for financial aid, you’ll need to file your FAFSA. Find out when it’s due, how to submit the application, and what to do if you miss the deadline. 

What's the FAFSA and when is it due?

Find out when the FAFSA is due, how to submit the application, and what to do if you miss the deadline.

What is the FAFSA, and when is it due?

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If your family’s financial situation has changed, you may be able to appeal your financial aid offer to get more money to pay for school.

Financial aid appeal: why a "no" doesn't have to be the end of the conversation

How to Make a Financial Aid Appeal

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FAFSA errors can cause you to lose out on aid if not fixed. Learn everything you need to know about how to make FAFSA corrections.

How to make corrections to your FAFSA application

How to Make Corrections to Your FAFSA Application

Have you ever sent in the FAFSA but then realized you made a mistake on it? Keep reading to learn how to make corrections to your FAFSA application.

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Students who demonstrate financial need can qualify for many programs that can get them thousands of dollars to put toward their education.

What's need-based financial aid? Everything you need to know before applying

What is Need-Based Financial Aid

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Your scholarship award letter tells you all about your education financing. Here’s what to watch out for when signing it.

Things to watch out for when you sign your financial aid award letter

Scholarship award letter

Types of Financial Aid

Need help figuring out your options for affording school? Get the low-down on all major types of financial aid in this guide.

Types of financial aid, explained

Types of Financial Aid Explained

Your guide to the types of financial aid

Sample letter of extenuating circumstances for financial aid

Read this guide from Mos.com for a sample letter of extenuating circumstances for financial aid.

Does FAFSA run out of money? Sort of, but it’s not that simple. Learn the details about federal aid availability in this article.

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