Free Monthly College Planning Webinar Series: Expert Guidance for Seniors, Juniors & Underclassmen on Financial Aid, Scholarships & More

Free Monthly College Planning Webinar Series At College Aid Pro, we know that the college planning...

5 min 02/27/2025

FAFSA 2025-2026 for Divorced Families: Avoid Costly Mistakes with These Tips!

2025-2026 FAFSA Changes for Divorced Families: What You Need to Know If you’re part of a...

10/07/2024

Top 20 College Financial Aid Terms Every Family Should Know

Understanding Financial Aid Terms Before You Dive In To College Planning Let's face it - the...

03/08/2024

College Cost Clarity: Sticker Price vs. Net Price

Sticker Price vs Net Price: Making Sense of College Costs Are you a parent of a...

11/08/2023

Decoding Net Price Calculators: The Good, the Bad, and the MyCAP Difference

Net Price Calculator's vs. MyCAP SAI Estimates You’ve heard the expression “less is more?” Well, sometimes...

3 min 11/01/2023

Which Colleges Require the CSS Profile for Financial Aid and Why?

What Colleges Require the CSS Profile for Financial Aid? When it comes to applying for financial...

10/23/2023

What is Financial Aid and How Does It Work? Your Comprehensive Guide to College Affordability

Embarking on the journey to higher education is an exciting chapter in a student's life....

09/25/2023

What is the CSS Profile? Mastering the CSS Profile for Maximum Aid

When it comes to financing your education, there's more to consider than just tuition fees....

3 min 09/14/2023

Preparing for the FAFSA Changes – Tips and Timelines to Ease Your Stress

Summer is in full swing and rising high school seniors are, no, let me rephrase,...

3 min 06/22/2023

Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families

https://youtu.be/9BqeeULhB4Q   What Constitutes a "Divorced or Separated Family" for College Financial Aid? Colleges don't see a difference...

6 min 03/27/2023

What is an EFC and What Does it Mean For You?

In this video, we're going to take a look at what is an EFC and...

01/11/2023

How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile

The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your...

4 min 11/17/2022

College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students

College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students A Transgender Student’s Guide to Shopping, Applying And...

4 min 11/01/2022

IDOC and FAFSA Verification

IDOC and FAFSA Verification Getting all of your financial aid forms completed and submitted is a...

4 min 10/25/2022

Filling Out the CSS Profile Dos, Don’ts, and Updates

  The 2024-2025 CSS Profile is available now. Before you dive headfirst into filling out this...

3 min 09/30/2022

Financial Aid for Divorced or Separated Parents: FAFSA & CSS Profile Guide

Financial Aid for Divorced or Separated Parents: FAFSA & CSS Profile Guide Financial aid forms can...

09/13/2022

Parental Information for Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting

Parental Information for Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting When dependent students apply for...

3 min 09/08/2022

The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained

Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Matt, along with...

3 min 09/08/2022

Applying for Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS Profile

 Today we’re talking about applying for financial aid. Not the most exciting topic, but we...

3 min 09/08/2022

How Will I Know If I Qualify For Need-Based Financial Aid?

Will we qualify for need-based financial aid for college? – A question on the minds...

09/06/2022

The 5 Types of Need-Based Financial Aid for College-Bound Families

Types of Need-Based Financial Aid When you receive a need-based financial aid package from a college,...

09/06/2022

Prior-Prior Year (PPY) : What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid

Prior-Prior Year (PPY) : What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid It...

09/05/2022

Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA): Explained

Have you heard the term Expected Family Contribution on TV or social media and wondered...

09/05/2022

Maximizing College Financial Aid: What Every Family Should Know

Understanding Financial Aid First thing's first – don’t feel ashamed if you’re more than a little...

09/05/2022

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