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Paying for College
What You Need to Know about MEFA Loans
Get the facts including interest rates, no application or origination fees, instant decision on complete applications, multiple repayment options, set monthly payments, and expert guidance. …
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By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
Here's How Colleges Calculate Your SAI
We break down the SAI formula, including how to determine both your Parent Contribution and Student Contribution based on income and assets. …
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By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
Borrowing Wisely Means Having a Plan
Before borrowing, take into consideration what you expect to make in your first job, what your loan payment will look like when you graduate, and what you estimate your other future expenses to be. …
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By Lisa Rooney    |
Paying for College
How Much Will I Need for Non-Billed College Expenses?
We break down the most common examples, including books, laptop, travel, dorm needs, parking fees, and food and beverage. …
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By Lauren Danz    |
Paying for College
Comparing Your College Options
Determine each school's total cost including billed and unbilled expenses, determine each school's net cost including grants and scholarships, and determine any future year net cost changes by speaking to the financial aid office. …
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By Amy Staffier    |
Financial Aid
Answering Your Top Questions about Financial Aid Offers
We discuss work study, the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, how scholarships affect financial aid, subsidized vs unsubsidized loans, Federal Direct Loan limits and interest rates, MA state aid, and how to use your college savings funds. …
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By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
College
Catherine's Story: Community College to 4-Year Degree
The Director of Financial Aid at Brandeis University discusses her journey to Boston College from a community college, adjustments she faced after transferring, the benefits of the Commonwealth Commitment, and potential challenges for community college students. …
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By Julie Shields-Rutyna, Catherine Nelson    |
Paying for College
Using Our Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator
Calculate your SAI by entering your state of residence, the number of people in your household, information about the finances of the student's parents, and financial information for the student.…
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By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Can I Ask a Financial Aid Office for More Money?
We asked financial aid administrators at three different Massachusetts colleges how they would respond if a perspective student appealed for more financial aid. Answers ranged from not matching another school's offer to potentially granting more moderate requests. …
Financial Aid Paying for College Financial Aid Appeals Financial Aid Award Letters
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Scholarships
How to Search for College Scholarships Online
Tips include creating a spreadsheet, starting local then expanding, searching scholarship databases, and creating an account. …
Scholarships Paying for College College Scholarship Scholarship Search
By Lauren Danz    |