Grades Really Do Matter – Junior Year of High School Is Important!
As a former high schooler and the mom to two current high schoolers, I’ve heard over and over, “Junior year of high school is the hardest […]
“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 a 529 Plan?
What is a 529 Plan? In this video, we’ll explain what a 529 is and how it can help you save for your child’s education. If […]
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 […]
College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students
A Transgender Student’s Guide to Shopping, Applying And Paying For College While more and more students are identifying as a gender other than that which they […]
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 […]
CAP Data Update! Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
“Have you started looking at colleges yet?” I remember asking my daughter this question 3 years ago when she was a junior in high school. She […]
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College Flip or scroll through the news, and it won’t take you long to find some […]
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. […]
Can High SAT Scores Help Your College Admission Chances?
High SAT scores can be very advantageous in your student’s college search process. They can open up new possibilities when it comes to college admission and […]