“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 Divorced, Separated and Two Household Families Need To Know About the FAFSA and CSS Profile
What Divorced, Separated and Two Household Families Need To Know About the FAFSA and CSS Profile Financial aid forms can seem tricky for any household, but […]
The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained
The world of financial aid is confusing, to say the least. Misinformation, lack of detailed information, and no ability to find one straight answer for […]
When Your Expected Family Contribution is Too High
When Your Expected Family Contribution is Too High When your expected family contribution is too high to be affordable for your family, you have several options. […]
How Will I Know If I Qualify For Need-Based Financial Aid?
Will we qualify for need-based financial aid for college? – A question on the minds of most parents with college-bound high school students. The answer is […]
The 5 Types of Need-Based Financial Aid for College-Bound Families
Types of Need-Based Financial Aid When you receive a need-based financial aid package from a college, it may include any of the following types of aid. […]
Prior-Prior Year (PPY) : What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid
It seems like in the world of financial aid there’s always one question that bubbles to the surface: what tax year are we basing our information […]