What is financial aid? In simple terms, financial aid is any form of funding that a student borrows or is awarded to help fund their college education. The following section will introduce you to the FAFSA and its requirements, and explain why it’s so crucial that you fill it out.

This guide will cover the relative advantages and disadvantages of different student housing options, focusing on both financial and logistical considerations. This guide offers additional resources for homeless and at-risk learners and aims to help students find the right accommodations for their needs.

This guide focuses primarily on the first group of students: those who plan to move from a community college setting to a four-year college or university. However, you’ll likely find much of this information valuable even if your path is different.