How to Pay for College if You’re Poor
Intro to the FAFSA
Eligibility for Financial Aid
Independent Status
3 Ways to File the FAFSA
CSS Profile
CSS Profile vs. FAFSA
The 4 Main Types of Financial Aid
Financial Need
Cost of Attendance
Expected Family Contribution
Student Aid Report
Award Letter
Pell Grants
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
TEACH Grants
Federal Work-Study
Types of Student Loans
Grants vs. Student Loans
Subsidized Loans vs. Unsubsidized Loans
Perkins Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
Strategy for Maximizing Financial Aid
Financial Aid for Graduate School
International Students
Income-based Repayment Plans
Repayment Plans
Student Loan Deferment
Student Loan Forbearance
Understanding Student Loan Default
How to Avoid Default
How to Obtain Loan Forgiveness
Coverdell
Section 529
Coverdell vs. Section 529
