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FAFSA

Find out how long it takes for the FAFSA to process by reading this Mos guide.

How long does filing the FAFSA take from start to finish? Here's a complete guide.

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Budgeting for housing in college

The prospect of paying for college can be overwhelming—how do you get financial aid money, and where should you even start? We’ve laid it all out for you.

The Mos Financial Aid Roadmap: 8 Ways to Get Money for College

How do you get financial aid money, and where should you even start? We’ve laid it all out for you.

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Stress is a killer—seriously, it can give you headaches, muscle pain, and even damage your immune system—and being a student can make it feel like stress is your default state. Here’s some free and discounted stress-management resources.

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Mos Money Hacks: Dealing with stress 

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Credit cards might seem scary, but they can be a useful tool in your financial arsenal as long as you do your research and use them wisely. 

Mos Money Hacks: Student-friendly credit cards 💳✨

Mos Money Hacks: Student-friendly credit cards 

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Plenty of companies (literally) cater to hungry students. Here are six deals that’ll help you save on delivery.

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Mos Money Hacks: Food delivery

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There are like five million streaming services out there right now, which means it’s tough to watch TV without spending way too much on subscriptions.

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Mos Money Hacks: Subscriptions

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Netflix is great and all, but it’s nice to get out sometimes.

Summer is concert season, blockbuster movie season, and baseball season! Not to mention the local events, attractions, and cultural institutions that are going to be bursting with attendees over the next few months.

Mos Money Hacks: Entertainment edition 🎬🎶🎭

Mos Money Hacks: Entertainment edition 

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It’s summer vacation, which means you’re free till fall!

You know what isn’t free, though? Traveling basically anywhere—especially if you don’t have a car.

Mos Money Hacks: Budget-friendly travel 🏖️

Mos Money Hacks: Budget-friendly travel 

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School’s out for summer and you know what that means—time for fun!

Unfortunately, fun stuff usually costs money. That’s why we’re starting the Mos Money Hacks series; to share special deals for students like you.

Mos Money Hacks: How to find student discounts ☀️

Mos Money Hacks: How to find student discounts 

How to find student discounts 

Understanding your financial aid offer

Every spring, colleges send out financial aid offers. Here’s how to make sense of yours. 


Understanding your financial aid offer 

How to read your financial aid offer and make the most of it

Joseph Arning

Six expert strategies to help you win scholarships 

Applying to scholarships isn’t just a numbers game. A little bit of strategy goes a long way. 

Six expert strategies to help you win scholarships

Strategies to help win scholarships

Community Foundations Scholarship

Community foundations are all about helping the people from a specific area. Lots of them offer grants and scholarships for college students or graduating high school seniors, and plenty have applications that are open right now!

Need help paying for school? Your local community foundation might be able to help

Local community foundations 

Need help paying for school? Your local community foundation might be able to help.

Four tips to get you the most out of FAFSA

The FAFSA can be an intimidating form, but there’s no need to fear. Keep these tips in mind to make your financial aid journey quicker, easier, and more rewarding.

Get the most out of FAFSA

Required FAFSA Documents Explained- HERO

According to the Federal Student Aid site, the new and improved FAFSA form could take just 10 minutes to finish! But to set yourself up for a quick and painless experience, you should get some things in order first. Here’s everything you need, plus some tips on replacing anything you might’ve lost. 

Required FAFSA Documents Explained

Required FAFSA Documents

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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

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10 Confusing FAFSA Terms

The FAFSA terms can be confusing, we took the top 10 most confusing ones and broke them down for you.

10 confusing FAFSA  terms, explained 

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Fewer questions, more Pell Grant $$$, and some cosmetic changes you may not even notice — we run down what’s important and how Mos can get you some of that government money.


The Only 2024-2025 FAFSA Guide You Need

FAFSA 2024 Blog

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Want a shot at free money for college every month? Learn more about the Courage to Grow Scholarship and how to win it.

Guide to the Courage to Grow Scholarship

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

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

The Dr. Pepper Giveaway gives out hundreds of thousands in scholarships every year. Learn how to apply and how to improve your winning chances.

Your guide to the Dr. Pepper tuition giveaway

Your guide to the Dr. Pepper tuition Giveaway

Your guide to the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

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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

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Tuition’s rising, so you need every free college dollar you can get. Read about the Pell Grant and eligibility, plus other ways to help pay for college.

Your complete guide to the Federal Pell Grant

Your Complete guide to the Federal Pell Grant

Complete guide to the federal Pell Grant

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Learn more about the financial aid, including loans, grants, and scholarship programs available to students at Cal Poly Pomona.

Cal Poly Pomona financial aid: a complete guide

Cal Poly Pomona Financial Aid: A Complete Guide

Cal Poly Pomona Financial Aid

What is work-study

Work-study is a form of federal financial aid that enables students to work part-time on-campus or nearby. But how does the program work, exactly?

What's work-study?

What Is Work-Study?

FAFSA income limits

Learn if you make too much to be eligible for financial aid and how to pay for school if you don’t get enough aid.

FAFSA income limits—do I make too much for financial aid?

FAFSA mpn

Learn about the FAFSA master promissory note and how to complete it.

FAFSA MPN: what is it and how do you fill one out?

What is a FAFSA MPN? 

How to Add Schools to FAFSA

Find out how to add schools to your FAFSA application and answer other frequently asked questions.

How to add schools to the FAFSA

Learn how to add schools to your FAFSA application.

FAFSA tax return

When you submit the FAFSA, you’ll have to provide your tax information. And the aid you receive could also affect your taxes next year.

What you need to know about the FAFSA and your federal tax return

The FAFSA and tax returns: What students need to know

FAFSA Independent Student

Your FAFSA dependency status helps determine how much financial aid you receive. But how do you determine if you’re an independent student?

How to fill out the FAFSA as an independent student

The FAFSA and the CSS Profile help pay for college—but they have plenty of differences. Learn how these aid applications compare and which to fill out.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What's the difference?

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What's the Difference?

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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

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Ron Brown Scholarship

The Ron Brown Scholarship helps Black students overcome financial barriers to college. Learn how to apply and discover other relevant scholarships.

Complete guide to the Ron Brown Scholarship

Complete Guide to the Ron Brown Scholarship

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.

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Understanding your financial aid offer

Six expert strategies to help you win scholarships

Need help paying for school? Your local community foundation might be able to help

Four tips to get you the most out of FAFSA

Required FAFSA Documents Explained

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

10 confusing FAFSA terms, explained

The Only 2024-2025 FAFSA Guide You Need

Cal Poly Pomona financial aid: a complete guide

FAFSA income limits—do I make too much for financial aid?

FAFSA MPN: what is it and how do you fill one out?

How to add schools to the FAFSA

How long does filing the FAFSA take from start to finish? Here's a complete guide.

What you need to know about the FAFSA and your federal tax return

Your guide to the Create a Greeting Card Scholarship

Complete guide to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Complete guide to the NHS Scholarship

Complete guide to the QuestBridge National College Match

Complete guide to the Golden Door Scholarship

Complete guide to the Truman Scholarship

Complete guide to the Mitchell Scholarship

Complete guide to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Complete guide to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Complete guide to the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Complete guide to the Oregon Opportunity Grant

Guide to the Courage to Grow Scholarship

Complete guide to the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

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

Your guide to the Dr. Pepper tuition giveaway

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

Complete guide to the Minecraft Scholarship

Complete guide to the Shawn Carter Scholarship

Complete guide to the Ron Brown Scholarship

Complete guide to the Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

Complete guide to the Superpower Scholarship

Complete guide to the Churchill Scholarship

Complete guide to the Watson Fellowship

6 tips for fundraising in college

What's work-study?

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What's the difference?

How to fill out the FAFSA as an independent student

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