Financial Aid

Many students underestimate the importance of proper financial planning for a graduate degree. Just as important as making a good impression in class is selecting the right resources for your student loans. Federal loans rarely cover the full cost of tuition and living, and there are hundreds of choices as to where to turn from there. You must explore all of your financial aid options—grants, loans, scholarships—with an eye toward the future. Here are some articles to help you make the right decisions.

Additional Financial Aid Articles

What Should I Know About Finances Before Graduate School?

When it comes to graduate school, in many ways, the early bird catches the worm. This is certainly true with regard to financial planning. Before you apply to graduate school, go to the U.S. Department of Education website. It’s not necessarily financial literacy at its finest, but you will find a great overview of the different types of funding available to you. Once you have been accepted to graduate school and you’ve decided which program Read the Rest…

How do you pay for graduate school without going completely broke?

For many students, this is the question that matters most. Four years of funding an undergraduate degree can certainly take its toll. How many friends do you have that were able to pay for their schooling without some kind of assistance? Probably not very many. In fact, according to FinAid, over 65 percent of students who graduated with a 4-year degree had debt averaging just over $23,000. Relax, there are options to help you reasonably Read the Rest…

Grad School Loans

For Grad students who have maximized scholarships, pell grants and family contributions, there are a several alternatives to help fund the rest of the cost of attending graduate school All you have to do is fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid with the U.S. Department of Education.  Upon you acceptance, graduate schools will send you information explaining the various federal education loans available, along with and grants or scholarship information.  After deciding Read the Rest…