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 […]
What is an FSA ID and Who Really Needs One?
What Is an FSA ID (And Why You Need One Before Filling Out the FAFSA) If you’re getting ready to fill out the FAFSA, one of […]
Maximizing Financial Aid: What Every Family Should Know
Understanding Financial Aid First thing’s first – don’t feel ashamed if you’re more than a little intimidated by the college financial aid process. You’re in good […]