Eight Myths about Financial Aid

There is some common misunderstanding about financial aid for college bound families. The infographic below illustrates 8 of the most common myths surrounding the world of financial aid. For more information regarding scholarships and financial aid, please click here.
October 28, 2011

There is some common misunderstanding about financial aid for college bound families. The infographic below illustrates 8 of the most common myths surrounding the world of financial aid. 

For more information regarding scholarships and financial aid, please click here.

Financial Aid Myths
Created by: Online Graduate Programs

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