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!
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 […]
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 […]
What College Should I Go To? 12 Important Things to Consider
As we get close to May 1, National College Decision Day, deciding where to go to college can be a very stressful decision. Of my 3 […]
How High SAT Scores Open Doors for College Admission & Merit Scholarships
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 […]