Before diving into applications and deadlines, it’s important to understand what financial aid really means. Financial aid is money that helps cover the cost of college. It can come from the government, colleges, or private organizations. The goal is to make higher education accessible, no matter your financial situation.

Students with documented disabilities may qualify for accommodations on the SAT, ACT, PSAT-related assessments, and other standardized tests. Support may include extended time, additional breaks, a reduced distraction setting, large-print materials, assistive technology, or medical accommodations. However, accommodations are not automatically granted because a student has an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical diagnosis. College Board and ACT review requests using their own polici

Many students see “early” application deadlines and assume they all work the same way. They don’t. Getting this wrong can lock a student into a school they can’t afford, disqualify applications they didn’t know were restricted, or cause them to miss out on the advantages early options can provide. Here is what every student and family needs to know about Early Action, Early Decision, and Restricted Early Action before clicking submit.

According to the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), there are over 500 colleges and universities that are still a