FAFSA 101: Why Every Family Should File the FAFSA (Even If You Think You Won’t Qualify)
FAFSA 101: Why Every Family Should File the FAFSA (Even If You Think You Won’t Qualify) When it comes to preparing for college, few forms strike […]
Prior-Prior Year (PPY): What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid
Prior-Prior Year (PPY): What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid It seems like in the world of financial aid there’s always one […]
6 Big Financial Aid Changes High School Parents Need to Know (Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill)
6 Ways the Big Beautiful Bill Could Impact Your College Choice Whether you’re just starting to think about college or you’ve done this before with an […]
Don’t Panic, But Start Planning: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Current College Families
Keep Calm and Plan On Let’s talk about what this new bill means for you if your kid is already in college. Spoiler: it’s not an […]
Filling Out the CSS Profile Dos, Don’ts, and Updates
CSS Profile: Common Mistakes to Avoid The 2024-2025 CSS Profile is available now. Before you dive headfirst into filling out this beast, let’s break it down […]
What is the CSS Profile? Mastering the CSS Profile for Maximum Aid
When it comes to financing your education, there’s more to consider than just tuition fees. Many colleges and universities in the United States require prospective students […]
CSS Profile vs FAFSA: Which Colleges Require It, and How It Impacts Your Financial Aid
What Colleges Require the CSS Profile for Financial Aid? When it comes to applying for financial aid for college, most students and parents are familiar with […]
Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families
What Constitutes a “Divorced or Separated Family” for College Financial Aid? Colleges don’t see a difference between a divorced or separated household. If you file […]
CSS Profile: Does Home Equity Count?
How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your Expected Family Contribution. But […]
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 […]