Comparing Student Loan Programs: What option is best for you?

Imagine it – your child applies and gets accepted to their dream school AND is offered a full ride scholarship! You pay nothing out of pocket, […]
Beginner’s Guide to Federal Loan Options – What Works Best for You?

Many college-bound families look to federal student loan options provided by the U.S. Department of Education to bridge the gap between what they have saved or […]
Federal Direct Student Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes

How Do I Finalize My Federal Direct Student Loan? At College Aid Pro™, we believe it’s critical that all college-bound families know that they are entitled […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?

A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]
Acceptance Letters VS Financial Aid Letters

What’s the Difference Between an Acceptance Letter and a Financial Aid Letter? Acceptance Letters An acceptance letter will come from the school’s Office of Admissions. This […]
Federal Student Loans – Are They a Good Choice for You?

What are Federal Student Loans? These are loans given out by the federal government. It’s the governments way for encouraging young adults to pursue a post-secondary […]
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford

Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Peg, along with Matt Carpenter, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]
Student Loan Forgiveness Update 12/1/2022

For those waiting on federal student loan forgiveness, there have been some bumps in the road. Here are the latest updates. First, some history. In August […]
How Much Can I Borrow? Student Loan Tips to not Borrow Too Much

For most families, student loans must be part of the college-funding conversation. Through careful planning to include smart savings, tax considerations, college choice, cash flow, scholarships, […]
Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need To Know

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, that a student loan forgiveness plan would go into action this year for federal loan borrowers. […]