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Students who lose financial aid are more likely to drop out, study says

by Donna Tam and Amy Scott
Nov 2, 2016
For top performing college students, between $1,000 to $1,500 can have an impact.
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Changes are coming to the federal student aid form

by Amy Scott
Aug 22, 2016
Students can begin filing the FAFSA three months earlier this year, on Oct. 1.
Students will now be able to file their FAFSA months earlier than before.
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Obama administration expands access to student aid

by Amy Scott
Aug 16, 2016
Students in some nontraditional training programs can now use federal grants and loans.
The Obama administration announced new funding for education in the form of skills training. 
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Boosting Pell Grants to help students graduate on time

by Adriene Hill
Jan 20, 2016
The Obama administration wants to increase financial aid for full-time students
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New FAFSA rules should make process less stressful

by Amy Scott
Dec 29, 2015
Using older tax data means financial aid offers will arrive sooner.
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A move to simplify the FAFSA

by Amy Scott
Jan 28, 2015
Lawmakers want to knock the 108-question student aid form down to two questions.
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Learning Curve

How small financial setbacks can derail college plans

by Amy Scott
Oct 1, 2014
Many low-income students don't have the luxury of making even minor mistakes.
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Your Wallet: Redesigning student financial aid

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 22, 2014
Student loans can be a big burden on graduates. How would you re-create it?
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Crowdfunding the path to college

by Annie Baxter
Aug 26, 2014
More students are banking on the generosity of strangers to foot their bills.
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Deciphering financial aid offers for college

by Raghu Manavalan
Apr 25, 2014
If a financial aid package looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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