Author: Road2College
Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions.
One Mom’s Random Thoughts as She Waits for Her Senior to Decide on a College
Road2College- April 1, 2021 0Shared with us by a parent, of a high school senior, who would like to remain anonymous. As the May 1 Decision Day draws closer, ... Read More
Everything to Know About College Application Deadlines
Road2College- October 9, 2020 0Choosing where a student wants to apply for college is only half of the battle when it comes to admissions. It is equally important for ... Read More
When Should You Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter?
Road2College- May 15, 2020 0You received the financial award letter for your student, but you’re disappointed. It’s nowhere near what you wanted – or needed. What do you ... Read More
The True Cost of College
Road2College- May 14, 2020 0Remember when gas was less than $1, the only place to see movies was at the theater, and when you left your house no ... Read More
FSA ID: What Is it and How Do You Create One?
Road2College- May 4, 2020 0If you find the acronyms associated with applying for college aid confusing, you’re certainly not alone. However, understanding all the terms is a vital ... Read More
What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans Before College
Road2College- January 7, 2020 0A personal finance blogger who usually discusses making, saving, and growing money, has some regrets about how uninformed he was about just those things ... Read More
What to Know About Your Financial Aid Awards
Road2College- December 31, 2019 0If it's past the deadlines for submitting college applications, your student is either waiting to hear about all their admissions and financial aid awards, or ... Read More
Applying to College Isn’t Like When Mom & Dad Applied
Road2College- October 21, 2019 0From a member of our Paying For College 101 group: I’m a former Director of Admission with college-aged kids of my own. Everyone needs to ... Read More
5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers
Road2College- September 19, 2019 0The art of negotiating, when it comes to buying cars and homes, has been mastered by many. However, when it comes to negotiating the price ... Read More
College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
Road2College- September 18, 2019 0The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will send the signal to choose ... Read More