Paying for graduate school can be a challenge for many students. Different factors play a role in how much graduate school costs. A master’s degree program can be finished in one to two years in most cases, and the average yearly tuition can cost $30,000 to $40,000, according to Peterson’s.

Now that the college admissions process has shifted to a long wait until offers are announced, the next step is figuring out cost of attendance. Universities use a mix of internal policy, FAFSA , and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid students receive.

When it comes to financial aid, the form that students often apply to outside of need-based help is merit-based scholarships. Ranging from standard categories such as scientific excellence to categories that are meant to help certain groups like first generation college students, there  are many forms of scholarships that students can choose to apply to. 

Being prepared for college is more important than ever and for many high school seniors, the last months of high school are spent getting ready to head off to college. For these students, this means researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires.

Worried about the costs of applying to college? Not sure how to get the most out of your financial aid possibilities? Join Synocate's Financial Aid expert Rashi as she explains how to maximize the number of scholarships you win to reduce the cost of college tuition.

Everyone knows that college isn’t cheap. Other than the staggeringly high tuition costs, most college students also have to worry about purchasing textbooks and materials for classes, paying rent and 

Financial Aid is an often misunderstood topic when it comes to college admissions. People do not understand how the application process works and why they should even be filling out the FAFSA. here are some common mistakes I have found people making when it comes to Financial Aid. 

College is expensive. Many of us  aren’t sure how we will pay for tuition and need help finding ways of how to cover expenses. If you are going to college soon and you will need financial aid, you will need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). Federal Student Aid is a division of the U.S. Department of Education which provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to students every year.