Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now
Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now The rules around paying for college are changing—and for many families, these updates could […]
What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit
What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit When families think about elite colleges, names like Stanford often […]
The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know
The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know When it comes to paying for college, most families assume financial aid is based […]
College Application Advice from High School Counselors | What Matters Most
High School Counselors’ Best College Application Advice for Students and Parents The college application process can feel overwhelming—for students trying to stand out and for parents […]
Financial Aid Award Letters Explained (How to Read Them and What Colleges Don’t Make Clear)
Financial Aid Award Letters Explained (How to Read Them and What Colleges Don’t Make Clear) Getting accepted to college is exciting—but that excitement often turns into […]
Holiday Q&A: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer: What to Say (and What Not to Say)
Holiday Q&A: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer: What to Say (and What Not to Say) The end of the year is one of the […]
Why Net Price Calculators Are Unreliable—and How School Counselors Can Help Families Avoid Costly Mistakes
Why Net Price Calculators Are Unreliable—and How School Counselors Can Help Families Avoid Costly Mistakes School counselors are on the front lines of one of the […]
Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions?
Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions? If you’ve been anywhere near the college admissions world lately, you’ve […]
College Net Price Calculator vs Reality: Join College Aid Pro’s NPC Challenge
College Net Price Calculator vs Reality: Join College Aid Pro’s NPC Challenge If you have ever used a college net price calculator and thought, “Perfect, now […]
6 Most Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night (Answered)
6 Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night (Answered) If you’re lying awake wondering how you’ll pay for college, you’re not alone. Every […]