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You can use multiple forms of financial aid to pay for college. Knowing where to start can help you finish school with as little debt as possible.

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LGBTQ Scholarships

Looking for LGBTQ scholarships that will make college more financially feasible? There are a number of scholarships specifically geared toward LGBTQ students, so...

Mental Health Scholarships

Mental illnesses are hard to handle, but dealing with them in college is even more stressful. Fortunately, there are scholarships for people with...

The Best Colleges For Financial Aid

LendEDU provides an updated look at which colleges are the best for financial aid. We factored in need-based aid, non-need-based aid, and financial...

Colleges Giving International Students the Most (and Least) Financial Aid

A look at the average financial aid package offered to international students at 738 colleges...

How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter

If you've been denied financial aid—or offered far less than you think you're eligible for—you can submit a financial aid appeal letter to...

States That Provide Students With the Most Need-Based Scholarships & Grants

Which states provide students with the most need-based scholarships and grants? Through the use of...

Frank FAFSA Tool and Service Review

Have you ever tried to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) only to get confused by the forms? Frank’s...

Completing the FAFSA When You Have Divorced Parents

If your parents are divorced, you may have difficulty filling out the FAFSA. It's important...

Can You Complete the FAFSA Without a Driver’s License?

While having a driver’s license will make filing the FAFSA easier, other forms of identification...

Where Does Financial Aid Come From?

Financial aid doesn’t just appear out of thin air. The federal government and other organizations create regulations and budgets that allow them to...