The sky’s the limit, you can go anywhere and do anything! Well, at least that’s what the marketing says. The truth is, while effort can get you far, there are choices and tradeoffs ...
What Does an EFC of 00000 Mean?
If you’ve filled out the FAFSA paperwork and come back with an EFC of zero, you might think there’s been a mistake. After all, everyone’s EFC is sky-high, right? On the other hand, you might be...
PSAT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to standardized tests, the PSAT and SAT are pretty similar. In fact, the PSAT is part of how your student can prepare for the SAT. When you dig a little deeper, howe...
What is the Difference Between a College and a University?
We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that we’re planning to attend the local state university. However, there is an...
Scholarships for High School Seniors: What to Know
Is your family shuffling through piles of private scholarship applications, hoping to put together some additional funding for college? If so, you’re certainly not the only ones. Many families ...
Questions to Ask on a College Tour
As you get your student ready for college tours this year, you may feel a little overwhelmed. You know that you need to look below the surface to find out the “real deal” about a school, but yo...
Can Private Scholarships Displace My Financial Aid?
Your student has worked hard both in school and in the scholarship application process. You’re excited that they’ve won some small scholarships, which you hope will help make a dent in the high...
Understanding the PSAT
The PSAT is a big focus of many students’ sophomore and junior years. Freshmen can take it as well. Some families use it to help their student prepare for the SAT, but it is...
Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But… should you take out a home equity loan? Are there other options? There are options, an...
Decisions, Decisions… Is the More Expensive College “Worth it?”
Today’s Guest Post is from Amy Trinnaman, who has worked in education for ten years and is an independent educational consultant. She is also a member of our Paying For College 101 Faceb...