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I'm thinking about majoring in kinesiology and ASU is one of the schools I'm considering. Does anyone know how strong the kinesiology program is at Arizona State University? I’m curious about the avai …

I've heard you can get fee waivers for college applications, saving a lot of money during application season. Can someone explain how these application fee waiver codes work? Are they easy to get, and …

I'm really trying to figure out how to approach applying for scholarships. As a high school junior, I've seen the crazy amount of competition out there and I want to make sure I'm giving myself the be …

I'm currently involved in my high school wrestling team and love the sport. I've been curious if wrestling can earn me a college scholarship. How prevalent are wrestling scholarships, and what do I ne …

I'm considering transferring from my current college to a new one, but I'm worried about the financial implications. Are there full ride scholarships available specifically for transfer students, or i …

As I'm getting ready to apply for college, I've heard a lot about filling out the FAFSA. I know it’s important for getting financial aid, but I'm a bit confused about whether FAFSA offers free money o …

I'm organizing my college application process and need more info on the requirements for ASU scholarships. Do they have set requirements for different scholarships, or is it more personalized? Knowing …

I'm an incoming freshman exploring scholarship opportunities at Arizona State University. I'd love to know which scholarships are specifically available for incoming first-year students. What are the …

I've heard ASU offers general scholarships, and I'm curious about what these entail. Do these scholarships have specific criteria, or are they more need-based? How do I apply for them, and are there a …

I've recently become interested in applying for the National Honor Society (NHS), but I'm unsure about the exact process. What are the typical requirements, and how can I best prepare my application t …

I've heard a lot about subsidized loans in the context of financial aid, but I'm not entirely sure what they are. How do subsidized loans work, and how are they different from other types of student l …