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, […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
NPC Reality Check: Northwestern University

NPC Reality Check: Northwestern Net Price Calculator If you have read our deep dive on college Net Price Calculators (NPCs), you already know our stance: You […]
The Truth About College Net Price Calculators: Why Families Are Being Misled About Real College Costs

The Truth About College Net Price Calculators: Why Families Are Being Misled About Real College Costs When families start the college planning process, one of the […]
Top 3 Case Studies for How High Income Families Can Still Get Need-Based Aid

Top 3 Case Studies for How High Income Families Can Still Get Need-Based Aid For many families, filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile feels like […]
The Biggest FAFSA and CSS Profile Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them)

The Biggest FAFSA and CSS Profile Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them) When it comes to paying for college, the FAFSA (Free Application for […]
How High-Income Families Still Qualify for Financial Aid: Insider Strategies from College Experts

How High-Income Families Still Qualify for Financial Aid: Insider Strategies from College Experts Most families assume that if they earn a high income or have significant […]