7 Simple Tips for International Students Looking at US Colleges
In the US, we take for granted the quality of many of our higher education institutions. Despite the cost and complexity of applying here, many students […]
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 […]
Free Money for College: Understanding Grants and Scholarships
Free Money for College: Understanding Grants and Scholarships All schools offer free money, or “gift aid” to discount the cost of college with grants, scholarships, […]
Grades Really Do Matter – Junior Year of High School Is Important!
Your grades during junior year of high school are often the most crucial for college admissions. As a former high schooler and the mom to two […]
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 […]
CAP Report Card – Merit Scholarship Transparency Rankings
The Importance of Transparency College Aid Pro’s (CAP) Mission is to End the Student Debt Crisis by empowering families to shop smarter for college. This is […]
College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student
How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student Negotiation is an art. Lawyers negotiate contracts, deals, and settlements on behalf of their clients, real […]