Editorial Policy
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
Student Finance is committed to publishing useful, accurate, clear, and responsibly researched educational content.
Our editorial standards are designed to help students and families understand student loans, financial aid, scholarships, college costs, and related education-finance topics.
Our Editorial Principles
We aim to create content that is:
- Accurate
- Easy to understand
- Useful to students
- Properly researched
- Based on reliable sources
- Updated when important information changes
Primary Sources
Whenever possible, we prefer primary and authoritative sources.
These may include:
- StudentAid.gov
- U.S. Department of Education
- Canada.ca
- Official student aid programs
- Colleges and universities
- University financial aid offices
- Government agencies
- Official student loan servicers
We may use additional reliable sources when necessary, but important financial aid information is preferably verified through official sources.
Content Updates
Student finance information can change frequently.
Examples include:
- FAFSA deadlines
- Student loan interest rates
- Loan borrowing limits
- Grant amounts
- Income eligibility thresholds
- Tuition costs
- University financial aid policies
- Student loan repayment rules
When material information changes, we aim to update the affected article.
Changing the publication date alone is not considered a meaningful content update.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are based on what we believe will be useful to our readers.
Advertising or commercial relationships do not determine our factual conclusions.
If sponsored content or a paid relationship is published in the future, it should be clearly identified where appropriate.
No Guarantee of Eligibility
Student financial aid eligibility depends on individual circumstances.
An article on Student Finance cannot determine whether a particular reader will qualify for a grant, scholarship, student loan, repayment plan, or university financial aid package.
Readers should verify eligibility directly with the relevant organization.