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Scholarships for Master’s Degrees Abroad

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What is a scholarship? A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the donor’s or organization’s values and purposes. Differences between scholarships and grants.

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How to Close the Gap Between Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Any financial aid offer letters received will outline the amount of scholarships, grants, and loans you can expect. The school may have additional funds for low-income students or may be able to point you in the direction of other scholarships. It will also state how much you may have to pay out of pocket.

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3 Must-Ask Questions for the Financial Aid Director: Unlocking Financial Aid Wisdom

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Here are three important questions to kickstart your conversation with the financial aid director and office: How much does it really cost to attend this college? Find out whether grants and scholarships are renewable, and what the anticipated increase is for next year’s tuition so you can plan ahead.

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Embracing Change: Navigating Graduation and New Beginnings as a New Grad

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Explore Financial Aid Options : Take the time to research and explore the various financial aid options available to you, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs when paying for school. Scholarships are a great way to find extra money each year (that you never have to pay back!).

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NADOHE Panel: Colleges Must Prepare for Affirmative Action Verdicts Now

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Could a decision impact eligibility for scholarships? Could it prevent DEI offices from funding ethnic student resource centers and programs? Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities? Probably not, if they are open to all.

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What to Keep in Mind When Comparing Financial Aid Offers from Your Top Colleges

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

As spring blooms around us, college acceptance letters and financial aid offers are beginning to arrive for students who didn’t apply for early admission at their colleges of choice. Subtract any grant and scholarship offers you’ve received from that figure. One major factor in their decisions will be money.

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Last Minute College Financial Aid Tips for the Class of 2024

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Here are more tips on comparing financial aid offers. Keep searching for scholarships: You should always be looking for scholarships to help take the bite out of college costs. There are many year-round and late-deadline scholarships that are still available. Congratulations!