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Scholarships include Bright Lights Scholarship, The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship, AIFS Diversity Achievement Scholarship, Cybersecurity & the Latinx Community Scholarship, APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship, and American Chemical Society Scholarship. …

Learn where to find a link to ELMSelect, what lenders will be included within it, how to compare the loan options you're given, and the tools and information you'll find. …

Scholarships include Love Your Career Scholarship, The May Firm Scholarship Fund, Shout It Out Scholarship, Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship, Don't Text and Drive Scholarship, Key Thinkers Scholarship, and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. …

Tips include how to address the Additional Information section, Activities section, and University Member Page, and answering the need-based aid Common App question.…

If you need to borrow beyond the federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loan, shop around and compare multiple lenders' interest rates, loan terms, fees, and other conditions.…

Tips include posting a professional photo, connecting with thought leaders, joining groups, and more.…

Learn the definition of a gap year, the reasons for and benefits of taking one, gap year options, financial considerations, how to prepare, and where you can get more information.…

The U.Plan was the best choice for one family due to its many benefits, the school selection in Massachusetts, the ability to lock in tuition rates, the great customer service, and ease of use.…

Scholarships include the Boomer Benefits Scholarship, Return 2 College Scholarship, College JumpStart Scholarship, Live Your Dream Award, and Osher Reentry Scholarship. …

Reasons why you may not have gotten into your top choice school include a bigger or strong applicant pool, shifting institutional priorities, an especially selective area of study, and a smaller class size. A letter from the applicant's parents can offer perspective.…