Are you frustrated or even outraged that college is so expensive? I can assure you… you’re not outraged enough. For many American families, college is one of the most significant financial investments they will ever […]
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 an audacious and ambitious goal, yet one we believe […]
I was listening to a financial call-in program the other day and the topic of how a mom was going to pay for her kid’s college came up. She said, “I’m hoping she will get […]
Most families in the college application process have heard the term “National Merit Scholarship” float around in college counselor meetings and college orientations. However, there is not just one National Merit Scholarship. In fact, there […]
This was originally written for and published by Saving For College, adapted and expanded for the College Aid Pro community. When families think about bridging the gap between what they have saved for college, the […]
Getting a Division 1 athletic scholarship is not an easy task. However, if your student has this goal, there are definitely tips that will increase his or her chances. A few years ago, my youngest […]
2025-2026 FAFSA Changes for Divorced Families: What You Need to Know If you’re part of a divorced or separated family and have a student preparing for college, you may have heard of the FAFSA—or maybe […]
The 2024-2025 CSS Profile is available now. Before you dive headfirst into filling out this beast, let’s break it down with some basic information and tips to make your life easier. What is the […]
Getting all of your financial aid forms completed and submitted is a major milestone. A lot of families use that moment to breathe a sigh of relief and turn their thoughts onto other pressing matters, […]
“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer We created the College Aid Pro platform first and foremost to help fill a massive knowledge gap that we saw in the […]
4 Steps To Choosing The Right Student Loan In 2024 At College Aid Pro (CAP), our mission is to end the student debt crisis by providing families with the necessary tools and knowledge to make […]
Many college-bound families look to federal student loan options provided by the U.S. Department of Education to bridge the gap between what they have saved or what funds have been gifted (through scholarships or grants) […]
Imagine it – your child applies and gets accepted to their dream school AND is offered a full ride scholarship! You pay nothing out of pocket, your son or daughter is set for college. You […]
