Next year’s FAFSA will be different from this year’s, and the changes might cost you financial aid. Here’s what you need to know to minimize negative surprises.

You’ve applied to the college, but how do you get the scholarships?

Have you filed the FAFSA? You might not be done yet: you might also have to file the CSS Profile. What is it and what do you do about it?

Filing the FAFSA? Need some help? Here are a ton of resources to get you on your way.

Confused about what counts on the FAFSA and when? Here’s what you need to know.

Want to see the actual FAFSA? I’ve got you covered.

How does the FAFSA calculate your Expected Family Contribution? Here’s the formula, plus what it does and doesn’t do.

Student loan forgiveness is here, and with it comes the restart of loan payments. Here’s how to get forgiveness.

How do you give yourself the best chance of getting scholarships?

Financial aid and scholarships can be opaque and confusing. Fortunately there are some tools available to help.

How do you start looking for scholarships? By figuring out what scholarships you’re eligible for.

How can you get four years of college for the price of two? How can you make sure all of your community college credits transfer to your four-year college? How do you get scholarships for freshmen as a transfer student?

Catch me on a few podcasts— and order your copy of How to Pay for College!

Is there a college savings option out there where you don’t see the kind of volatility that we’ve seen the last six months? Yes, there is.