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ICYMI Paying For College Discussions: From State Schools To Alumni Interviews
Check out the Top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group for the weeks of 1/1/19 – 1/15/19 … Looking to apply f...
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Colleges With Co-op Programs: What You Need To Know
There are lots of ways to make money in college if you’re crafty. While work study or a plain, old part-time job are some of the most traditional, the...
Follow Your Expected Family Contribution To Your Target Colleges
If you are still with me after my other articles on how FAFSA calculates your EFC and strategies to reduce your EFC, then pat yourself on the back. Yo...
How To Use PSAT Scores To Create A Plan
So…. You received your PSAT results? Now what do you do? And what do they mean? For many students, receiving PSAT scores marks the “...
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January Scholarships
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest Amount: Up to $10,000 Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit...
Understanding the Financial Aid Appeal Process
What Is a Financial Aid Appeal? Second only to the all-important college decision letter is the financial aid award letter. Looking to a...
How The American Opportunity Credit Can Save You Money On College
I’m not sure there’s anyone that looks forward to doing taxes, especially when you have college-bound students on your mind. It seems like just one mo...
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Is It Really Worth Taking AP Classes in High School?
Students at highly competitive high schools sometimes collect Advanced Placement classes in their schedules like Halloween candy: “I’ve got 5 APs this...
Colleges With Co-op Programs: What You Need To Know
There are lots of ways to make money in college if you’re crafty. While work study or a plain, old part-time job are some of the most traditional, the...
2019 Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Survey
Share Your Information To Help Your Family and Others ATTENTION FAMILIES OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Looking to apply for a student loan? Ch...