The Biggest FAFSA and CSS Profile Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them)
The Biggest FAFSA and CSS Profile Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them) When it comes to paying for college, the FAFSA (Free Application for […]
Parental Information on FAFSA & CSS Profile: Your Guide for Students & Parents
Parental Information on FAFSA & CSS Profile Filling out financial aid forms can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to reporting parental information on FAFSA. Whether […]
FAFSA vs CSS Profile: 2 Ways Colleges Calculate Financial Aid
FAFSA vs CSS Profile: Two Ways Colleges Calculate Need-Based Financial Aid Deep breath—we’re going to decode FAFSA vs CSS Profile in plain English so you know […]
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 […]
Student Aid Index Calculator — FAFSA Test Drive with MyCAP
FAFSA Test Drive in MyCAP: Student Aid Index Calculator, See College Cost Estimates, Maximize Financial Aid If the FAFSA feels like the financial-aid version of parallel […]
CSS Profile vs FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know About College Financial Aid
CSS Profile vs FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know for College Financial Aid When families start thinking about paying for college, the first form that usually […]
FAFSA for Divorced or Separated Parents: The Ultimate Guide
FAFSA for Divorced or Separated parents: The Ultimate Guide If your family spans two households, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doomed to a paperwork maze. […]
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): Why Its Critical for FAFSA and 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 […]