Understanding the Cost of Attendance (COA): A Vital Tool for College Financial Planning

Aaron Long

Aaron Long is a graduate student with Ohio University and Leipzig University. He researchers news coverage of health topics and enjoys plant identification, historic residential architecture, and collecting coffee mugs.

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Understanding the Cost of Attendance (COA): A Vital Tool for College Financial Planning

Understanding the Cost of Attendance (COA): A Vital Tool for College Financial Planning

September 30, 2023

Navigating college finances can be daunting. The “Cost of Attendance” (COA) is an essential tool, offering a comprehensive yet simplified…

JUCO Colleges: The Underrated Launchpad for Student-Athletes

JUCO Colleges: The Underrated Launchpad for Student-Athletes

August 18, 2023

If you’re a fan of college sports, you probably know about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As a parent…

The Best Way College Students Can Use LinkedIn

The Best Way College Students Can Use LinkedIn

May 6, 2021

If you have any professional experience, you probably also have some familiarity with LinkedIn, the social media platform designed to…

How to Make Sense of College Graduation Rates

How to Make Sense of College Graduation Rates

April 13, 2021

Of the many statistics you are likely to encounter as you help your child choose a school, graduation rates for…

How to Choose a College: Making Sense of Price

How to Choose a College: Making Sense of Price

March 23, 2021

The question of how to choose a college is one without simple answers. While some schools may be more well-regarded…

Time Management for College Students: Tips and Tools

Time Management for College Students: Tips and Tools

March 16, 2021

The 2020-21 academic year, the second year of my master’s program, and the sixth year of my college education, brought…

Preparing for the SAT

Preparing for the SAT

March 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: The SAT has gone digital as of March 2024.  As the parent or guardian of a college-bound student,…

Paying for College 101: College Financing Best Practices

Paying for College 101: College Financing Best Practices

February 26, 2021

Sending a child to college is never easy—financially, logistically, or emotionally—but going at it alone is even more difficult. To…