Most high school seniors have now started their final semester. It's almost Spring, and Senioritis is contagious. Even though you survived the FAFSA and your college applications are in, you need to do more than wait...

It's important to take specific steps to stay on track and maintain your eligibility both for college and for scholarships (yes, they're still out there!). And this can be the best time to go after scholarships. Find out why - and what you need to do - in our latest article High School Seniors: The Final Stretch.

We are happy to announce our very first scholarship winner! Congratulations to Judith Musonda, who has won a $500 Amazon gift card from whatisascholarship.com. Stay tuned to learn more about Judith when we launch our Gallery of Past Winners. In the meantime, you could be a winner too -- your entry is free and fast and we hold our drawing monthly. Check out our Giveaway Guidelines and then enter for a chance to win this month's scholarship award.

If you're planning to take out student loans for school, you may think you've found a private bank loan that looks ike a better deal than the loans suggested in your financial aid package. Think again: Regardless how tempting these loans might look, Financial Aid Mistakes explains some potential hidden drawbacks.

Confused about the difference between grants, loans, scholarships and other types of aid? Financial Aid sorts it out with a quick overview. Check it out so you can decide where best to spend your time and go from there.