Category: Financial Aid
Difference Between Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate (2026)
Thank you for subscribing! As a high school student, you’ve probably started thinking about college. Maybe you even started to […]
February 19, 2026
Federal spending deal maintains funding for education, rejecting Trump’s proposed cuts
Students read and write at Frank Sparkes Elementary in Winton School District in Madera County. Credit: Zaidee Stavely / EdSource […]
January 30, 2026
Federal spending deal maintains funding for education, rejecting Trump’s proposed cuts
Students read and write at Frank Sparkes Elementary in Winton School District in Madera County. Credit: Zaidee Stavely / EdSource […]
January 30, 2026
6 Steps to Writing a Financial Aid Appeal letter (with Example) 2026
Thank you for subscribing! You are counting on the financial aid from your school to pay for your degree. But […]
January 13, 2026
How to Get Merit Scholarships: The Institutional Strategy
Many families spend countless hours chasing private scholarships, but national studies show that nearly 90 percent of all grant aid […]
December 20, 2025
How Much Does College Cost? Data Shows Your List Drives It
The biggest factor in what families ultimately pay for college isn’t an unpredictable financial-aid formula. It’s the composition of a […]
December 11, 2025
Will Financial Aid Cover Summer Classes? How To Know If Your Student Can Use Aid In Summer
One of the most common questions we hear from parents and students at The College Planning Center is: “Will financial […]
December 10, 2025
Student aid in California: A new master plan needed
UC Davis students sort through donations that will be stocked in the university’s food pantry. Credit: Courtesy of UC Davis […]
December 2, 2025
Corporate Scholarships | ScholarshipOwl
Thank you for subscribing! In the quest for a debt-free degree, corporate scholarships are a powerhouse resource every student should […]
November 20, 2025