Top 20 College Financial Aid Terms Every Family Should Know
Understanding Financial Aid Terms Before You Dive In To College Planning Let’s face it – the college planning process is a whirlwind of emotions, paperwork, and […]
College Cost Clarity: Sticker Price vs. Net Price
Sticker Price vs Net Price: Making Sense of College Costs Are you a parent of a high schooler getting ready to embark on the exciting college […]
Decoding Net Price Calculators: The Good, the Bad, and the MyCAP Difference
Net Price Calculator’s vs. MyCAP SAI Estimates You’ve heard the expression “less is more?” Well, sometimes less IS more and sometimes less is just less. When […]
Your Complete Pell Grant Guide: Are You Eligible?
Your Complete Pell Grant Guide: Are You Eligible? In today’s world, the cost of college continues to rise. Many families can’t pay out of pocket for […]
How Much Financial Aid Can You Get? Cracking the Code on College Costs
As a parent, you want the best for your child’s future, and higher education is often a significant part of that journey. However, navigating the college […]
Do You Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? Your Comprehensive Guide
Do I Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? College education can be an expensive endeavor, and for many students and their families, financial aid is […]
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
We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding how much you can afford to pay and creating a college […]
“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 […]