Introducing The New, Simplified MyCAP Advanced Profile
Introducing The New, Simplified MyCAP Advanced Profile More precision when it matters. Less friction when it doesn’t. Every college plan in MyCAP is only as accurate […]
College Planning With Your Student While Keeping Your Financial Information Private
Plan College Together With Your Student While Keeping the Family’s Finances Private Most parents want their teenager to be active in the college search: comparing schools, […]
College Planning for Divorced Parents: How to Keep Your Finances Private While Working Together
College planning for divorced parents doesn’t have to mean sharing bank accounts, tax returns, or any financial details with your ex. If you’re divorced or separated […]
The “Free” College Planning Tool Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
I’ve spent years helping families figure out how to pay for college. And this fall, my oldest starts high school. So yeah. It just got personal. […]
5 Money Conversations Junior Parents Must Have Before College Applications (2026 Guide)
If your kid is a junior, you’re in a really unique moment. You have something most families don’t realize is valuable until it’s gone: time to […]
Understanding Your Student Aid Index: The Number That Changes Everything
This post is based on our recent MyCAP training for parents of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Watch the full training here. The Mistake Most […]
Your Student Got Deferred: Now What? (A Financial Reality Check for Senior Parents)
Your kid got deferred. Not accepted. Not rejected. Deferred. Which somehow feels worse than both because now you’re stuck in limbo until March or April, waiting […]
Merit Scholarships: How Families Can Lower College Costs Without Need-Based Aid
If college prices feel overwhelming, but you also know your family won’t qualify for much financial aid, you’re not alone. Many families fall into what’s often […]
Are Net Price Calculators Accurate? Why College Cost Estimates Are Often Wrong
Trying to figure out what college will actually cost can feel like chasing a moving target. Families want to plan responsibly. They want to know what […]
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 […]