We answer common questions about appealing, including if you need a specific reason to appeal, how the process works, if it ever hurts to appeal, if you can submit multiple appeals, and more. …

When talking to your child about college costs, discuss who will pay for what, who will borrow loans, what amount is feasible for a loan payment, what the four-year plan is, and what to do if you can't afford it. …

Scholarships include Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest, Superpower Scholarship, Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, E-waste Scholarship, and Ocean Awareness Contest. …

Families of high school juniors can prepare for college financing by learning about financial aid applications, estimating their SAI, exploring net price calculators, working on their credit, reviewing their budget, applying for scholarships, and saving. …

Hear from people who reduced their college costs in unconventional ways, including a family who moved to another state to qualify for in-state college tuition and a student who took college classes while in high school. …

Tips include knowing the total cost of the loan, having good credit, reading the fine print, understanding that all borrowers have equal responsibility, and choosing the option that is best for your family. …

Topics explained include the amount to borrow, monthly payment, application timeline, application process, and getting the loan funds…

Learn what you need to know about international colleges including academic programs, the admissions focus, languages, applications, visas, costs, and financial aid. …

Learn about interest capitalization, when it typically happens, how you can avoid it, and what the exceptions are. …

Learn how to reduce the cost of college through scholarships, including where to look for them and when to apply, and by waiving school health insurance if your child is already covered under a health insurance plan. …