financial aid

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Across income levels, four years of college comes at a tremendous expense relative to most families’ earnings, even after factoring in financial aid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

If colleges do not submit the data, the government can fine them under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which details requirements for colleges that receive federal financial aid for students, such as Pell Grants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The school is especially appealing to families who don’t qualify for need-based financial aid in the U.S., but still want a good deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The biggest portion of the spending, 47.4%, went to student financial aid.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

She’d tried junior college, but couldn’t be bothered to do more than cash the financial aid check.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater