What Is a National Merit Scholarship? Should Your Student Try?

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Anna Spooner has been writing professionally since 2011. She's a professional writer and blogger specializing in finance and insurance.

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Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

May 7, 2020

You may have heard that tapping into home equity is a great way to bridge the gap in paying for…

How to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview

How to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview

October 28, 2019

For many students, a college interview is part of the admission process. An interview can be a great way for…

How to Ace Your College Interview

How to Ace Your College Interview

October 28, 2019

Is your student nervous about facing a college interview? That’s certainly understandable. The good news is that there are a…

Factors Impacting Your Student Loan Repayment

October 10, 2019

Getting a student loan is essential to most students receiving a college education. Whether your child opted for a federal…

What Is a National Merit Scholarship? Should Your Student Try?

October 1, 2019

Of course you’ve heard of the PSAT, but did you know that the PSAT is more than just a prep…

4 Key Steps for Building Credit at 18 and Younger

September 27, 2019

When it comes to paying for college, one of the keys is to have excellent credit. Your child may not…

AP Exam Registration and Schedule 2024

AP Exam Registration and Schedule 2024

September 24, 2019

AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves. In addition, they have the chance to earn…

Having a 4-Year Focus in a 1-Year World

Having a 4-Year Focus in a 1-Year World

September 9, 2019

Parents of college-bound students are losing sleep! At least, that’s what the parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook…