Expected Family Contribution

Maximize Scholarships, Minimize Stress: MyCAP Premium Makes It Easy

Maximize Scholarships, Minimize Stress: MyCAP Premium Makes It Easy Introduction: College Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful Let’s face it—college planning can feel like trying to […]

Higher Education Reform, Student Debt, and the Plan to Fix It All: Read the Position Paper Summary

Higher Education Reform, Student Debt, and the Plan to Fix It All: Read the Position Paper Summary Kill Student Debt, Save the American Dream: The Blog […]

When Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is Too High

When Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is Too High Are you left scrambling after filling out the FAFSA because you didn’t get as much as you […]

What is an EFC and What Does it Mean For You?

In this video, we’re going to take a look at what is an EFC and what it means for you as a student. We’ll explore the […]

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 […]

7 New FAFSA Changes You Need To Know

The Federal Student Aid office recently announced FAFSA changes that will go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year. Other news and media outlets, such as […]

MyCAP Data Update! Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

MyCAP Data Update! Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid “Have you started looking at colleges yet?” I remember asking my daughter this question 3 years ago when […]

The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained

Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Matt, along with Peg Keough, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]

The 5 Types of Need-Based Financial Aid for College-Bound Families

Types of Need-Based Financial Aid When you receive a need-based financial aid package from a college, it may include any of the following types of aid. […]