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FAFSA Mistakes That Can Cost Students Real Money

by Marc Kalter
August 22, 2026August 14, 2026

FAFSA mistakes can cost you real money when they block grants, delay aid, or make you miss state and college funds with limited budgets. The biggest losses usually come from not filing, filing late, entering tax…

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The Non-Traditional Student’s Guide to Funding Higher Education

by Marc Kalter
February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

You can fund higher education as a non-traditional student by stacking gift aid (Pell and campus-based grants), employer benefits, and tax credits first, then using federal student loans only to close the remaining gap. When the…