Step 1 of the College Search Process: Know Your Budget

The First Step in Your College Search:Creating Your College Budget Hey Friend, Let’s Talk About College Budgets I know, I know—talking about budgets isn’t exactly […]
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 […]
College Search: How to Find Your Unicorn School with the Right Questions

Finding Your College “Unicorn”: Questions to Guide Your Search Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions a family can make, and the stakes—both […]
Unlock Your Success: Building a Personal Brand for College Applications to Truly Stand Out

Your Personal Brand Matters Attention high school students and parents! I want you to understand that your college application begins in the 9th grade. As you […]
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, […]
Do You Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? Your Comprehensive Guide

Do I Have to Pay Back College Financial Aid? College education can be an expensive endeavor, and for many students and their families, financial aid is […]
Unlocking College Affordability with MyCAP: A Personalized Approach to Financial Planning for Higher Education

I think we can all agree on the importance of college for some students as a time of personal and intellectual growth that has the potential […]
Public vs Private Colleges – Is There A Difference?

The U.S has over 4000 colleges and universities. If you’ve started researching colleges in order to create your college list, you are well aware there […]
Complete Breakdown of College Application Deadlines

Understanding the different types of college application deadlines If your student is just beginning their college admissions journey, you might think there’s only one deadline to […]