The May 1 College Decision Deadline: Smart Strategies to Choose the Right School and Pay for It
The May 1 College Decision Deadline: Smart Strategies to Choose the Right School and Pay for It As the May 1 college decision deadline approaches, families […]
Making a College Decision With Confidence: What a College Financial Planner Wishes More Parents Knew
There’s a Moment Every Parent Remembers The acceptance letters started to come in, and my twins, Shannon and Brennan, were excited. The house was filled with […]
Think You’re Too Rich for Financial Aid? Here’s What to Do Next.
Too Rich for Financial Aid, Too Poor to Pay for College: What Families Need to Know If you’ve ever looked at a college bill and thought, […]
Does Work Study Lower Your College Bill? What Families Need to Know
Your high school senior’s college financial aid offer arrives. You scan the page and see it: a line that says Federal Work Study, somewhere between $1,500 […]
Loans, Financial Aid Myths & the Middle-Class Squeeze: What Families Need to Know
Loans, Financial Aid Myths & the Middle-Class Squeeze: What Families Need to Know If paying for college feels overwhelming, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. For […]
Understanding College Financial Aid Award Letters
Decoding College Financial Aid Letters Congratulations! You’ve been accepted into college, and now it’s time to figure out how to pay for it. College financial aid […]
Are Colleges Ripping You Off? How an Appeal Can Squeeze More Money Out of Them
Are Colleges Ripping You Off? How an Appeal Can Squeeze More Money Out of Them Most families treat a financial aid award letter like a verdict. […]
How to Appeal Need-Based Financial Aid (A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works)
How to Appeal Need-Based Financial Aid (A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works) You got the acceptance letter — congratulations. Then you opened the financial aid offer… […]
How to Win a Merit Scholarship Appeal: 3 Steps to Strengthen Your Case
How to Win a Merit Scholarship Appeal: 3 Steps to Strengthen Your Case Merit scholarships can feel like a final verdict: Here’s what you got—take it […]
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 […]