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FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid

If you’re looking for ways to make your child’s college education more affordable, you’re at the right place. We’ll even make the process a whole lot easier. Just follow these four steps:

Step 1 - Apply for Admission

Step 2 - Apply for Federal Aid / FAFSA

Step 3 - Apply for State Aid

Step 4 - Apply for Institutional / Private Aid - Be sure to use our Scholarship Finder.

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What’s your bottom line? – that’s where we’ll help you figure out your total out-of-pocket cost and show you a sample award letter. Learn some helpful tips to help you find other ways to pay for college and then check out our Terms and FAQs page for explanations of common financial aid terms and also answers to the most common questions parents have.