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 […]
CAP Report Card – Merit Scholarship Transparency Rankings
The Importance of Transparency College Aid Pro’s (CAP) Mission is to End the Student Debt Crisis by empowering families to shop smarter for college. This is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]