Maximizing the Post-9/11 GI Bill: A Comprehensive Guide for Veterans and Their Families
Understanding the Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Veterans & Their Families At College Aid Pro, we’re here to help families make smart, informed choices about paying […]
Scholarship Displacement: The Heartbreaking Truth Every Student Should Know About How Colleges Can Treat Outside Scholarships
Understanding Scholarship Displacement: A Hard-Learned Lesson from Our Family’s College Journey Navigating the financial aspects of college can be a maze, one that my family and […]
Finding Private Scholarships for College: Tips for Maximizing Your Aid
Finding Private Scholarships for College Paying for college is a big challenge, especially with tuition and expenses going up. While financial aid, automatic scholarships from schools, […]
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 […]
Understanding the PSAT: What High Schoolers Need to Know for Success
If you’re a high school student, you’ve probably heard of the PSAT. But what is it really, and is it a required test? First off, no, […]
College Aid Pro’s $1,000 No Essay Scholarship And Award Analyzer Update
We wanted to share a quick update with our families on our $1,000 No Essay Scholarship contest that closed at the beginning of April. Thank you […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?
A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]
Acceptance Letters VS Financial Aid Letters
What’s the Difference Between an Acceptance Letter and a Financial Aid Letter? Acceptance Letters An acceptance letter will come from the school’s Office of Admissions. This […]
Weighted and Unweighted GPAs – Let’s Clarify Their Impact on Merit Money
Merit Scholarships: How do Colleges look at Weighted and Unweighted GPAs? Merit scholarships are a great way to get school either fully or mostly covered, meaning […]
Can You Ask A College For More Free Scholarship Money?
What happens when you receive a scholarship award – but it’s still not enough to cover the gap between what you have saved and the cost […]