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, the parents of rising seniors are already stressing over the upcoming […]
How To Start Shopping For College
So, you’ve been talking to your kid about the future and it’s become pretty clear that college is in the cards. One decision down – 500 […]
How to Prepare for College: What my High Schooler Should be Doing this Summer
Ah summer. The sun is shining, you’re spending more time out and about, getting in some family vacations, and generally trying to relax before the next […]
Tuition Reciprocity Programs – Can You Get A Better Deal Out of State?
Cost of tuition is a major factor into many families’ final decision of where to go to college. Typically, in-state tuition is a much more economical […]
Pre-paid Tuition Plans – Is it Smart to Buy In?
What is A Pre-Paid Tuition Plan? A pre-paid tuition plan is an account to save to pay for college. It’s similar to a 529 in that […]
Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families
What Constitutes a “Divorced or Separated Family” for College Financial Aid? Colleges don’t see a difference between a divorced or separated household. If you file […]
Keep Your Sanity While Planning For College – Our Top 5 Tips for Success
This one’s for all you parents out there starting the college planning and application process with your high schoolers. Don’t you just love how colleges want […]
What Is Appealing? Can I Get More Money?
Appealing- Can you really go back and ask a college to give you more money to go to their school? The short answer is YES. Now […]
Senioritis – Is it Really A Big Deal?
Senioritis. Parents across the country have heard of it. High school teachers dread it. It’s a phenomenon that seems all too common among 12th graders who […]
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 […]