The FAFSA Simplification Act – Upcoming FAFSA Changes

With the FAFSA Simplification Act comes a host of changes to the way federal student aid is calculated. Some of those changes have already been implemented, […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAP Data Update! Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

CAP 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 […]
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 Write a Letter of Appeal for Financial Aid

Was your expected family contribution (EFC) too high and now you’re left with a too-little financial aid package? Did your child retake the ACT/SAT to get […]
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 […]
Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some Common FAFSA Questions

When you think about financial aid, “quirky” might not be the first word that comes to mind. However, with something so complex as finances and all […]