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Colleges Are Watching: How Your Online Behavior Could Be Costing You Aid 10th grade 11th grade 9th grade college planning financial aid grants junior scholarships sophomore student loans Aug 15, 2025

Colleges Are Watching: How Your Online Behavior Could Be Costing You Aid

(No, we’re not paranoid—and you don’t need to be either. But this is worth paying attention to.)


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Missed the CSS Profile Deadline? Here's What You Can Do 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade css profile fafsa financial aid junior seniors sophomore Nov 19, 2024

For many families navigating the college financial aid process, the CSS Profile can feel like an unpleasant surprise. Unlike the FAFSA, which is relatively straightforward, the CSS Profile dives deepe...

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Preparing for College: 11 Things for Parents of 11th Graders 11th grade college planning financial aid junior May 15, 2024

Don't Miss the Sweet Spot: A Guide to a Smooth Junior Year College Prep

As parents of a junior, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and, well, a healthy dose of "Oh no, college applications are ...

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