How a Financial Aid Miscalculation Almost Cost One Family $40,000
How a Financial Aid Miscalculation Almost Cost One Family $40,000 Understanding college costs can be overwhelming for families, especially when the numbers provided by schools don’t […]
IDOC and FAFSA Verification
Originally published October 2024. Updated October 2025 with new information and resources. IDOC and FAFSA Verification Getting all of your financial aid forms completed and submitted […]
College Search: How to Find Your Unicorn School with the Right Questions
Finding Your College “Unicorn”: Questions to Guide Your Search Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions a family can make, and the stakes—both […]
How to Use a Net Price Calculator to Estimate College Costs—and Why There’s a Better Option
Understanding Net Price Calculators & Finding A Better Option Navigating the college application process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding how much it […]
Unlocking College Affordability with MyCAP: A Personalized Approach to Financial Planning for Higher Education
I think we can all agree on the importance of college for some students as a time of personal and intellectual growth that has the potential […]
How To Start Shopping For College
So, you’ve been talking to your kid about the future and it’s become pretty clear that college is in the cards. One decision down – 500 […]
How to Use MyCAP’s Award Analyzer – Is Your Financial Aid Offer Worth Appealing?
Hey Seniors! Congrats on making it to the last semester of high school! You’re almost done with this chapter and prepping for the next one- COLLEGE! […]
College Aid Pro Reviews: Real Results & Ratings
College Aid Pro Reviews Real stories from real families navigating admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and loans. Over the past few years, College Aid Pro (CAP) has […]
MyCAP Award Analyzer- Did YOU get a Fair Financial Aid Offer?
CAP’s new Financial Aid Award Analyzer in the Evaluate & Appeal module allows you to answer arguably the most important question when it comes to making […]
Keep Your Sanity While Planning For College – Our Top 5 Tips for Success
This one’s for all you parents out there starting the college planning and application process with your high schoolers. Don’t you just love how colleges want […]