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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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The Senate passed its final version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1 (5

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Some colleges offer generous aid to families making $200K+. Others expect you to pay full price—no matter your circumstances. The difference could be six fig

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

📣 UPDATE: Senate Passes Bill—Here's What Happens Now

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Not All Colleges Play the Same Game

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