Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families
What Constitutes a “Divorced or Separated Family” for College Financial Aid? Colleges don’t see a difference between a divorced or separated household. If you file […]
Will Saving For College Hurt My Financial Aid?
Is Saving for College a Bad Idea? NO! Saving for college is a good idea- and most times necessary to pay the college bill; especially if […]
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford
Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Peg, along with Matt Carpenter, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]
“My College Budget” Makes Paying For College Easy For Your Student
Everyone has heard “paying for college” horror stories. Families spend a full summer (sometimes longer) touring college campuses with their rising seniors. They fall in love […]
What is an EFC and What Does it Mean For You?
In this video, we’re going to take a look at what is an EFC and what it means for you as a student. We’ll explore the […]
How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile
The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your Expected Family Contribution. But when looking at the CSS profile vs […]
Net Price Calculators: Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
Our core belief at CAP is that students and families can make smart, fiscally sound college selection decisions if they are appropriately educated and armed with […]
What you Need to Know About Completing the CSS Profile or FAFSA with Divorced or Separated Parents or Two-Household Families
Financial aid forms can seem tricky for any household, but this is especially true for students who have divorced or separated parents or two household families. […]
The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained
Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Matt, along with Peg Keough, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]
When Your Expected Family Contribution is (EFC) is Too High
Are you left scrambling after filling out the FAFSA to see the number you’re expected to contribute goes way beyond your means? When your expected family […]