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State College vs. University: Making the Right Decision

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As you graduate high school and enter the next phase of life, you’ll face pivotal decisions, including whether to attend a state college or a university. That decision will provide you with knowledge for a career, bring new responsibilities, and help you grow into a full-fledged adult. For many, this phase includes college. It can […]

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College in My Sights: Life as a Student Veteran

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No matter how long a person has served, transitioning out of the military has its challenges. For example, you’ll need to immediately answer, “What’s next?” Some people (myself included) choose college as the next step. While transition classes are normally provided to service members re-entering civilian life, my biggest piece of advice when it comes

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Your StudentAid.gov Dashboard

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When it comes to your federal financial aid, the Federal Student Aid dashboard puts you in the driver’s seat. This helpful tool helps keep track of your federal grant history, student loan debt, and student loan servicer details. The dashboard also provides helpful tips, checklists, and links if you are preparing for school, in school, or in repayment. It even has resources for your parents! You can access your personal dashboard by logging in to

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