5 Things Parents Need to Know About Private Scholarships
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 […]
Ways to Pay for College: 5 Types of Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit scholarships can be one of the best ways to pay for college, especially if your family will not qualify for need-based aid. It is important […]
How Will I Know If I Qualify For Need-Based Financial Aid?
Will we qualify for need-based financial aid for college? – A question on the minds of most parents with college-bound high school students. The answer is […]
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. […]
What is the FSA ID? Why do you need one?
Thank you for joining us for this brief video with our very own Fairy Godmother of Financial Aid, Peg Keough. Peg is one of our resident […]
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 question that bubbles to the surface: what tax year are we basing our information […]
Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA): Explained
Have you heard the term Expected Family Contribution on TV or social media and wondered what exactly it is, and how does it affect your child […]
How The Class of 2023 Can Pave An Affordable Path To College
If you’re the parent of a rising high school junior or senior, this blog is for you. With college only a short time away, we’re going […]
Does Saving for College Reduce Financial Aid?
Parents regularly express frustration to me, for having been penalized for saving for their child’s education and receiving a smaller aid package. I’ve actually had some […]
Maximizing College Financial Aid: What Every Family Should Know
Understanding Financial Aid First thing’s first – don’t feel ashamed if you’re more than a little intimidated by the college financial aid process. You’re in good […]