FAFSA & Financial Aid

Social Work Scholarships And Financial Aid

March 25, 2022 | Erika Riley & Others

Earning a social work license can allow you to begin your social work career. Learn more about the licensure exam here.

Guide To The Federal Work-Study Program

February 15, 2022 | Reese Lopez & Others

Covering college expenses can be challenging. Our guide provides an overview of federal work-study and how to land a work-study job.

Best Financial Aid for Online Colleges

November 9, 2021 | James Mielke & Others

Want to invest in your future with an online degree? See how loans, grants, scholarships, and other financial aid options can help you pay for online college.

Merit-Based vs. Need-Based Financial Aid

October 26, 2021 | Tessa Cooper

Learners often need help understanding financial aid applications. This guide explains the difference between merit-based and need-based financial aid. Students may qualify for one or both aid types. Merit-based scholarship...

How To Apply For Financial Aid

October 26, 2021 | Tessa Cooper

Students can begin their financial aid search by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The federal government uses information provided in this form to determine students'...

Your Guide To The Financial Aid Office

October 26, 2021 | Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

College costs continue to rise. So does the number of students who receive financial aid. In 2020, used financial aid to pay for their degree. The federal government alone distributes...

GI Bill Transfer Benefits

October 20, 2021 | ACO Staff Writers

Service members can transfer GI Bill college benefits to qualifying dependents. Learn the steps and rules for GI Bill benefit transfers.

Forever GI Bill FAQ

October 20, 2021 | ACO Staff Writers

New GI Bill: Sweeping changes were made to the GI Bill in 2017. Learn about how the Forever GI Bill makes it easier for veterans and family members to go...

Financial Aid And Scholarships For STEM Students

October 19, 2021 | ACO Staff Writers

Careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics continue to be among the  but earning the required degree to qualify for these careers can be expensive. Fortunately, there are a lot of...