A Guide to the Different Types of College Student Loans.
It is crucial that families understand the different types of college student loans so that they are making an informed decision
Cost of Attendance and Other Confusing College Admission Terms
It is absolutely essential that parents understand confusing college admission terms before allowing their student to commit to a college
Why the FAFSA is Important – Whether or Not You Need Financial Aid
Completing the FAFSA is important for more reasons than families may realize – from scholarships to changing financial circumstances.
Why You Really Need to Check Out the College Common Data Set
What if I told you there was information readily available online that would go a long way in helping your student more accurately assess their chance of admission at a particular college? I’m not talking about those threads that high school students do on some forums called “Chance Me for Admissions at XYZ University.” I’m…
3 Ways to Kick Off the College Search Conversation
The earlier you start having the college search conversation with your student, the less stressful the entire college admissions experience is likely to be.
How Do Colleges Use Preferential Financial Aid Packaging in Admissions?
Colleges will use preferential financial aid packages as a tool to help them shape the incoming class. How can your student benefit?
The Simplified FAFSA Changes – The Good and The Bad
Changes are coming! The simplified FAFSA will be significantly shorter, and the Expected Family Contribution number will be a thing of the past.
Making the Final College Choice
You’re on the homestretch of your teen’s senior year in high school. You’ve survived a tough year that likely included virtual and in-person college tours and time spent nagging about college essays, on top of your student’s usual academic load. Acceptances are beginning to roll in. Maybe more than even anticipated (yay!). Or maybe there…
What You Need to Know About a College Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Did your teen receive a disappointing financial aid award from their “dream school,” after you were celebrating their acceptance just days before? Not receiving the anticipated financial aid award feels like a blow – this could put that college out of reach financially, and no parent wants to disappoint their child, especially now. If this…
“How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?”
The question in the title is not one I can actually answer for any student – without knowing a lot more about that student’s goals. There is not a “one size fits all” answer to, “How many colleges should I apply to?” The perfect number could be as few as one and as many as…