Paying for College
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Embracing challenges, finding purpose, and giving back to their communities: Meet a few of our 2026 scholarship recipients
Eric Picanco. Eric Picanco had done his homework, that was certain, but his boldness on the buzzer was his superpower. Representing the Purple...
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We’re helping students get through college, not just to college
Kaitlyn Kennedy and her husband couldn’t quite get the numbers to work. Kaitlyn was completing clinicals for the nursing program at...
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When students succeed, we all succeed: A Granite Edvance scholarship recipient prepares to help the next generation
The little girl who asked for math books for Christmas so she could keep up in school is never far from Tory Rudolph’s mind. Nor is the teacher...
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Our lending program reflects a deep commitment to student success
Funding for college has been a key part of our mission at Granite Edvance for decades. We recognize that many students and families will confront...
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Yes, we deliver: At onsite office hours, students get answers, support, and sometimes a special treat
Ange, a senior at Manchester Central High School, had been trying for weeks to file her FAFSA when she heard about Granite Edvance’s weekly...
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Try these 5 tips for securing scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to help pay for college, but finding and applying to them can be challenging. Luckily, there are simple...
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New Award Advisor tool helps families easily compare financial aid offers
Granite Edvance is an Award Advisor network partner. You’ve done all the hard work of applying to college and played the stressful waiting game...
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When and how should you have the money talk about college?
Try these tips from our team to get it right. It’s time we had a little talk. Few of us look forward to hearing those words. But when it comes...
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Got questions about Granite Edvance private student loans? We’ve got answers
The student loan process involves more than just paperwork. It’s also about understanding the system, making informed choices, and feeling...
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What families planning for college need to know about the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and how we can help
If you’re a student or family budgeting for college in the coming years, you may be wondering how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” may affect...