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Will Saving For College Hurt My Financial Aid?
https://youtu.be/uPtAdmQ7XZg Is Saving for College a Bad Idea? NO! Saving for college is a good idea- and...
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford
https://youtu.be/9bSwtaktfDA We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding...
“My College Budget” Makes Paying For College Easy For Your Student
Everyone has heard "paying for college" horror stories. Families spend a full summer (sometimes longer)...
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...
How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile
The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your...
Net Price Calculators: Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
Our core belief at CAP is that students and families can make smart, fiscally sound...
What you Need to Know About Completing the CSS Profile or FAFSA with Divorced or Separated Parents or Two-Household Families
Financial aid forms can seem tricky for any household, but this is especially true for...
The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained
The world of financial aid is confusing, to say the least. Misinformation, lack of detailed...
When Your Expected Family Contribution is (EFC) is Too High
Are you left scrambling after filling out the FAFSA to see the number you’re expected...
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...
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,...
Prior-Prior Year (PPY) : What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid
It seems like in the world of financial aid there's always one question that bubbles...
Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA): Explained
Have you heard the term Expected Family Contribution on TV or social media and wondered...
Winning the College Finance Game: Maximize Your Family’s Financial Aid Package
First thing's first – don’t feel ashamed if you’re more than a little intimidated by...