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 […]
FAFSA Verification – What It Is, How to Handle It, and Why Parents Shouldn’t Freak Out
When applying for financial aid, you are submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. In any given year, some filings are selected […]
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. […]
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 […]
Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some Common FAFSA Questions

When you think about financial aid, “quirky” might not be the first word that comes to mind. However, with something so complex as finances and all […]
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 […]