What Is FAFSA and How Does It Work?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important components of the college application. This...

The Four Most Common Myths Families Hear on the Road to College

Excerpted from Game On: Why College Admission is Rigged and How to Beat the System by Susan F. Paterno by...

A Guide to Preparing for College Admissions Testing

Many high school students find college admissions testing stressful, but the right preparation can ensure a positive test day experience...

Tips for How to Fill Out the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and Other Aid Forms

Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA  has been revamped and uses a metric...

How to Apply for Financial Aid for College

by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. The financial aid application process can seem overwhelming. There...

How Does Financial Aid Work? Understanding the System

By Kalman A. Chany, author of The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. ​Applying for financial aid has never been more difficult...