Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford
We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding how much you can afford to pay and creating a college […]
College Aid Pro’s FREE College Winter Bootcamp for High Schoolers and Their Families
Click Here to Register Do you have a high schooler, particularly one who is in the graduating class of 2024? Are you wondering if it’s […]
“My College Budget” Makes Paying For College Easy For Your Student
Everyone has heard “paying for college” horror stories. Families spend a full summer (sometimes longer) touring college campuses with their rising seniors. They fall in love […]
Does Appealing For More Financial Aid Affect Admissions
Are you unsure if appealing for more financial aid affects your admissions decision? Watch this video to find out the answer. In this video, we’ll discuss […]
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, […]
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 when looking at the CSS profile vs […]
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 […]
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 […]