3 Facts About Aid, Tuition for Out-of-State Students

( US News ) By Farran Powell Mississippi is a long way from Upstate New York, but Allie Hanson wanted to attend a public university out of state and chose her school based on its aid award. “Mississippi State has awesome merit-based packages,” says the 19-year-old sophomore, of Clifton Park, New York. “Because I got a 30 on my […]

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New Timing for Applying for College Aid Offers Opportunities and Pitfalls

(The Wall Street Journal) By Jillian Berman — The college-application and decision process just got a bit more complicated. That’s because the 2017-2018 college-application cycle marks the first time students and families could apply for federal financial aid in the fall, several months earlier than in the past. The government’s goal in opening the Free […]

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Class of 2017 Be Aware: More Changes Than Usual in College Admissions and Financial Aid

(Road2College) By Joanna Nesbit — Keeping up with the college application process and its myriad deadlines isn’t for the faint of heart, but this year includes more changes than usual for the high school class of 2017. Families will want to pay extra attention to avoid missing something. Here’s what’s up for the 2016-17 year. […]

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