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Not Eligible for FAFSA?

Even if you're not eligible for FAFSA, you might still options available.

Not eligible for FAFSA? Here’s how you can still get financial aid

FAFSA Not Eligible

Federal Student Aid

Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans let parents borrow money to help their children pay for tuition and other college expenses.

Complete guide to the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

 Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans let parents borrow money to help their children pay for tuition and other college expenses.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

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This guide explains what a niche scholarship is, how to get a niche scholarship, and the best niche scholarships for fall 2022.

Niche scholarships for 2022

Niche scholarships

This guide explains what a niche scholarship is, how to get a niche scholarship, and the best niche scholarships for 2022.

Niche Scholarships for 2022

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Student Loans vs. Scholarships

Student loans and scholarships are 2 of the most popular financial aid types. Learn the pros and cons of each and how they fit into your aid package.

How is a student loan different from a scholarship?

Student loans vs. scholarships

are student loan payments tax deductible


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How do student loans affect your taxes? Find out how to maximize your tax savings in this complete guide for students. 

Are student loan payments tax deductible?

Are Student Loan Payments Tax Deductible?

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A Stafford loan is a type of federal student loan. Find out everything you need to know about Stafford loans.

What's a Stafford loan?

What is a Stafford loan?

Read this guide from Mos.com to find out what to do about federal student loans and private loans you can’t repay.

I can't pay my student loans: help!

I can't pay my student loans: what should I do?

Read this guide from Mos.com to find out the current Stafford Loan interest rate.

What is the Stafford Loan Interest Rate?

What's the Stafford Loan interest rate?

Student loans don’t count as income when it comes to your income taxes, but that’s not the case for all types of federal financial aid.

Do Student Loans Count as Income?

Do student loans count as income?

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship offers many opportunities to the Black college community.

Complete guide to the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

Complete Guide to the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

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College Bound Scholarship

Read this guide from Mos.com to learn everything you need to know about the College Bound Scholarship.

A guide to the College Bound Scholarship: who's eligible and how to apply

A Guide to the College Bound Scholarship: What it is, Who's eligible, and How to Apply

A Guide to the College Bound Scholarship

 College JumpStart Scholarship opportunity 

 College JumpStart Scholarship

The College JumpStart Scholarship awards lucky winners with $1,000 scholarships for higher education. Find out how to apply inside! 

College JumpStart Scholarship: what it is, who's eligible, and how to apply

College JumpStart Scholarship: What it is, Who's Eligible, and How to Apply

College JumpStart Scholarship: What It Is and How to Apply

First Generation Scholarships

Are you the first in your family to go to college? Congrats! Learn how first generation scholarships can help you pay for school.

First generation scholarships: everything you need to know

First Generation Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Increase Your Chances of Getting One)

First gen students are students whose parents didn’t earn a 4-year degree. Learn about first generation scholarships available for them. 

First Generation Scholarships: What You Need to Know

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Learn about what the national merit scholarship is, who qualifies for it, and how you can apply.

What's the National Merit Scholarship, and how do I apply?

What is the national merit scholarship, and how do I apply?

What is the National Merit Scholarship, and How Do I Apply?

Online Learning

Taking remote classes? Getting your entire degree online? Get help paying for your college tuition with these scholarships for online students.


9 scholarships for online students

Taking remote classes? Getting your entire degree online? Get help paying for your college tuition with these scholarships for online students.

How to pay for college without loans 

Here are our absolute favorite big-money and largest scholarships, hand selected from tens of thousands, to help you pay for college without loans.

Top big money scholarships

Top Big Money Scholarships

Want to pay for college without student loans? Check out this Mos guide to find out how.

How to pay for college without loans

Best way to pay for college

Learn the best ways to pay for college using our list of tips and tricks.

Finding the best way to pay for college: 10+ proven strategies

Finding The Best Way to Pay for College: 10+ Proven Strategies

The Best Way to Pay for College: 10+ Proven Strategies

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Financial aid award letter

The financial aid award letter details your financial aid package, but it can be confusing to understand. Here’s what you need to know.

Financial aid award letter: what you need to know

Financial Aid Award Letter: What You Need to Know

Financial Aid Award Letter: How to Read and Compare

Everything you need to know about college tax credit

Want to reduce your tax bill? Check out this guide from Mos explaining how you can claim college tax credits.

Everything you need to know about college tax credits

Everything You Need to Know about College Tax Credits

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How to prepare for college

Considering heading off to college? Read this guide from Mos to learn how you can prepare for school.

How to prepare for college: a step-by-step guide

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The Minecraft Scholarship offers a quick application process and awards $2,000 to a student who understands how technology can influence education.

Complete guide to the Minecraft Scholarship

The Minecraft Scholarship

Shawn Carter Scholarship

Learn more about the Shawn Carter Scholarship, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Complete guide to the Shawn Carter Scholarship

The Shawn Carter Scholarship

Complete guide to the Shawn Carter Scholarship-guide

Digital Responsibility

The Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship has a quick and simple application and offers up to $1,000 to winning students.


Complete guide to the Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

The Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship has a quick and simple application and offers up to $1,000 to winning students.

The Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

Superpower Scholarship

The Superpower Scholarship offers an award to students who stretch their imaginations and write a short essay about having superpowers.

Complete guide to the Superpower Scholarship

 Superpower Scholarship

Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship provides college seniors with funding to pursue postgraduate studies at Cambridge in the UK.

Complete guide to the Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship

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Office of Student Access and Completion

The Oregon Opportunity Grant is a need-based aid program available to Oregon students who submit the FAFSA.

Complete guide to the Oregon Opportunity Grant

The Oregon Opportunity Grant

Jackie Robinson Foundation

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers up to $30,000 and leadership education to minority students attending college.

Complete guide to the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious award for college sophomores and juniors studying science, math, and engineering.

Complete guide to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship offers aid to underserved communities and gives students a chance to intern at Amazon.

Complete guide to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The Mitchell Scholarship provides a one-year stipend for future US leaders to study somewhere in Ireland.


Complete guide to the Mitchell Scholarship

The Mitchell Scholarship provides a one-year stipend for future US leaders to study somewhere in Ireland.

Mitchell Scholarship

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Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award for college students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in public service fields.

Complete guide to the Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholarship

Golden Door Scholars

The Golden Door Scholarship offers financial aid to undocumented students who may need help affording college.

Complete guide to the Golden Door Scholarship

The Golden Door Scholarship

QuestBridge

The QuestBridge National College Match connects low-income students to top colleges and offers full-ride scholarships.

Complete guide to the QuestBridge National College Match

The QuestBridge National College Match

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The NHS Scholarship offers a one-time award to top students who are part of their school’s NHS chapter.

Complete guide to the NHS Scholarship

NHS Scholarship

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Equitable Excellence Scholarship

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship offers awards to students who have helped their communities prepare for financial or health risks.

Complete guide to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Watson Fellowship

The Watson Fellowship is a unique program that helps cover the costs of travel and worldly education after you graduate.

Complete guide to the Watson Fellowship

How To Get A Full Ride Scholarship

Learn about what a full ride scholarship is, what criteria are considered, and how you can get one.

How to get a full ride scholarship

How to Get a Full Ride Scholarship

How To Make Money Online As A College Student

Making money in college can be tough, but online opportunities provide flexibility in scheduling. Here’s how to earn money online in college. 

How to make money online as a college student

Monthly Budget for College Student

Making a monthly student budget can help you reach your financial goals, reduce stress, and prioritize your spending. Here’s how to make a budget that works.

Breakdown of a monthly budget for college students

Breakdown of a Monthly Budget for College Students

The Hertz Foundation

The Hertz Fellowship offers valuable stipends to graduate students who commit to using their skills to serve in times of national emergency.


Complete guide to the Hertz Fellowship

The Hertz Fellowship offers valuable stipends to graduate students who commit to using their skills to serve in times of national emergency.

The Hertz Fellowship

California Student Aid Commission

The Cal Grant B gives financial aid to foster students who plan to attend college at an eligible California institution.

Complete guide to the Cal Grant B

The Cal Grant B gives financial aid to foster students who plan to attend college at an eligible California institution.