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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

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Colleges have different deadlines, scholarships come with various eligibility criteria, and grants can require some paperwork that takes time to gather. Heres a quick review of what financial aid actually refers to: Grants: Money you dont have to pay back (yay!). Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027!

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The Essential Guide to Financial Aid for High School Juniors

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There are three main types of financial aid: Grants : These are usually need-based and dont need to be paid back. FAFSA Your Key to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form youll need to complete in order to be considered for most types of financial aid, including federal grants, loans, and work-study.

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) proudly recognizes and applauds the more than 10,000 alumni of the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) who have come together in an unprecedented show of unity to oppose the Trump Administrations proposal to eliminate TRIO in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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