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 college selection decisions if they are appropriately educated and armed with […]
7 New FAFSA Changes You Need To Know
The Federal Student Aid office recently announced FAFSA changes that will go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year. Other news and media outlets, such as […]
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College Flip or scroll through the news, and it won’t take you long to find some […]
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 […]
How Much Can I Borrow? Student Loan Tips
For most families, a student loan must be part of the college-funding conversation. Through careful planning to include smart savings, tax considerations, college choice, cash flow, […]
How to Write a Letter of Appeal for Financial Aid
Was your expected family contribution (EFC) too high and now you’re left with a too-little financial aid package? Did your child retake the ACT/SAT to get […]
How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student
How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student Negotiation is an art. Lawyers negotiate contracts, deals, and settlements on behalf of their clients, real […]
What College Should I Go To? 12 Important Things to Consider
As we get close to May 1, National College Decision Day, deciding where to go to college can be a very stressful decision. Of my 3 […]
How High SAT Scores Open Doors for College Admission & Merit Scholarships
High SAT scores can be very advantageous in your student’s college search process. They can open up new possibilities when it comes to college admission and […]
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. […]