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 what it means for you as a student. We’ll explore the […]
How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile
The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your Expected Family Contribution. But when looking at the CSS profile vs […]
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 Paying For College While more and more students are identifying […]
IDOC and FAFSA Verification
IDOC and FAFSA Verification Getting all of your financial aid forms completed and submitted is a major milestone. A lot of families use that moment to […]
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 beast, let’s break it down with some basic information and […]
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 seem tricky for any household, but this is especially true […]
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 financial aid whether through the FAFSA or CSS Profile, they […]
The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained
Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Matt, along with Peg Keough, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]
Applying for Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS Profile
Today we’re talking about applying for financial aid. Not the most exciting topic, but we promise, it’ll be worth it in the end. Let’s be […]
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 of most parents with college-bound high school students. The answer is […]