Understanding Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans and Choosing Your Best Option
November 10, 2023
When it comes to student loans, families commonly ask us: What’s the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans? Direct subsidized…
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Real Parent Advice for When Your Child is Rejected from Every College
August 3, 2023
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC01) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and…
Scholarships for Student Athletes: Our Softball Player’s Story
August 1, 2023
The path to college may look different for student athletes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. One parent shares…
What is Room and Board? Full Guide With Costs, Pros & Cons, Tips
July 20, 2023
When preparing for college, one of the essential aspects to consider is room and board. But what exactly does room…
What Are the Easiest and Hardest College Majors?
July 19, 2023
Choosing a college major is a vital step toward a student’s academic success. This article explores college majors and factors…
How to Motivate Juniors to Start the College Process
July 18, 2023
Motivating high school students to begin the college search process can be difficult. A member of our Paying for College…
Yes! Average Students Do Get College Acceptance Letters
July 15, 2023
Not everyone needs to be at the top of their class to receive a college acceptance. And while some students…
How My Neurodiverse Student Got Into Graduate School
July 10, 2023
A parent of a neurodiverse student who started in an autism support classroom shares how her student got into grad…