Financial Aid Guide

Financial Aid Guide: Your One-Stop Shop for Student Loan Information

Table of Contents: What You Need To Know About Paying For College What Are the Different Types of Student Financial Aid? Scholarships  How To Get an Academic Scholarship Federal Student

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Hardship Grants

Key Takeaways Government programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provide financial aid to eligible individuals,…
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No Income Loans – What are They?

Key Takeaways Securing a loan without a traditional income source is difficult, but some lenders accept alternative income like unemployment benefits, Social Security, or alimony to…
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Total number of allowances you are claiming

The total number of allowances you are claiming will determine how much federal income tax you will pay. How many allowances you will have will…
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What Happens When You Pay Off Your Car?

Key Takeaways What happens when you pay off your car: the lien is released, the title becomes fully yours, and you no longer have monthly auto…
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What is a suspense balance

Key Takeaways A suspense balance is money temporarily held in a suspense account, typically due to incomplete, partial, or unclear payments—common in mortgage loans but not…
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What increases your total loan balance

Key Takeaways Accrued interest on unsubsidized or private loans increases your total balance if unpaid during deferment or forbearance. Fees and penalties, such as late fees…
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