Mark Kantrowitz
Publisher of the FinAid and Fastweb websites

One of the nation's leading financial aid experts, Mark Kantrowitz has written two books on student aid and has even been called to testify before Congress about financial aid, scholarships and student loans on several occasions. Quoted daily in national newspapers, there's a reason why he's the financial aid guy's financial aid guy.

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Losing Financial Aid for Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Find out why getting Cs and Ds could lead to a loss of financial aid.

Kathryn Knight Randolph
Published December 3, 2024

2025-26 Financial Aid and FAFSA State Deadlines

Financial aid is given on a first-come, first-served basis, and money can run out.

Shawna Newman
Published November 26, 2024

2025-26 FAFSA Checklist: What You'll Need to Complete Your Application

Trust us, if you do have the necessary information on hand, filling out the form will become much simpler.

Kathryn Knight Randolph
Published November 19, 2024

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How can you get a bigger financial aid package? Mark Kantrowitz , Fastweb’s own financial aid guru and one of the top financial aid experts in the country, answers that burning question and more.

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