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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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How Does Being a Ward of the Court Affect Financial Aid?

If you are in foster care or your guardian was appointed by a judge because...

Who is Paying For College? It Might Depend On Race or Institution

With over 13,000 answers from current college students, LendEDU analyzed how much responsibility students bear...

Top Colleges & Universities For Federal Work-Study Financial Aid

According to the most recent data compiled by LendEDU, the average cost for attending a...

50 Weird Scholarships

If you think that scholarships are just for outstanding athletes and brilliant students with a 4.0 GPA, you’re missing out on thousands of dollars...

Law Enforcement Officers Get a Tuition Break at These Schools

Georgia Military College commemorated Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 by honoring fallen officers...

Need-Based and Non-Need-Based Financial Aid Guide

Need-based financial aid is reserved for students whose families have lower incomes and need help...

The Top 50 Colleges With the Best Financial Aid Counseling Programs

Paying off any kind of debt can be an uphill battle. Now take that hill, cover...

LendEDU’s Guide to College Scholarships

To get started, choose a category below or keep scrolling to find more info about finding & winning scholarships. Out of all the...

Does the Military Pay for College?

Active-duty service members, veterans, and reservists can get tuition assistance and help with student loan repayment through various government programs.

Most Affordable Schools for Incoming Freshmen with Financial Need

Using licensed data, LendEDU recognized the 250 U.S. colleges & universities that provide the most...