Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Student Aid Index or SAI is Too High
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When Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is Too High Are you left scrambling after filling out the FAFSA because you didn’t get as much as you […]
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. […]