Financial Aid and Scholarships

Not All Free Money Is the Same When you start exploring how to pay for university, you’ll quickly come across two promising terms: scholarships and grants. They both sound great. They both involve money you don’t have to repay. But they’re not quite the same thing. Knowing the difference between these two types of student Read More

More Than One Path to Zero Debt When you think about paying for university, one scholarship might feel like hitting the jackpot. But what if you could combine several? That’s not just a dream — it’s a proven strategy called stacking scholarships or combining aid. Many students believe that once you receive one award, you’re Read More

Can FAFSA and Scholarships Really Be Combined? Picture this: you’ve just received an email announcing that you’ve won a scholarship. Relief and excitement wash over you — until someone tells you that it might affect your federal financial aid. Confused? You’re not alone. This is where understanding the relationship between FAFSA and scholarships becomes crucial Read More

Winning Is Just the Beginning You’ve done it — the scholarship acceptance letter has arrived, and the financial pressure feels lighter already. But hold on. While winning a scholarship is a cause for celebration, keeping it is a journey of its own. Many scholarships come with strings attached — often tied to your academic performance, Read More