Tag: expected family contribution


College in Sweden is free. So why do students have so much debt?

Posted on June 10th, 2013

Students in Sweden attend college for free, but they still graduate with an average of $19,000 in debt. But unlike in the U.S., this debt is easily managed due to low interest rates and long repayment periods.

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How to negotiate for more financial aid

Posted on March 26th, 2013

So you’ve been accepted to your dream school. The only problem is, there’s no way you’ll be able to afford to attend based on the financial aid package you have received. Is all hope lost? Not necessarily. Can you negotiate for a better deal? While some schools refuse to negotiate financial aid packages with students, […]

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What happens after you complete the FAFSA?

Posted on March 5th, 2013

So you filled out the FAFSA–now what? Here’s an overview of what to expect. To summarize: 1. Within a few days of completing the FAFSA, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). This will be a paper or electronic document listing your answers on the FAFSA. You can view your SAR online at fafsa.ed.gov using […]

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