If the idea of figuring out how to pay for college is keeping you up at night and even causing panic attacks, you’re certainly not alone. Almost every family needs help in this critical area. O...
Follow Your Expected Family Contribution To Your Target Colleges
If you are still with me after my other articles on how FAFSA calculates your EFC and strategies to reduce your EFC, then pat yourself on the back. You’ve already made it through the tough part. ...
2019 Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Survey
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How To Use PSAT Scores To Create A Plan
So…. You received your PSAT results? Now what do you do? And what do they mean? For many students, receiving PSAT scores marks the “official start” of the college process. If ...
How To Earn College Credits While Still in High School (and Why)
The number of high school students earning college credits before they step foot on campus has risen dramatically in the past decade. There are four primary ways for high school students to get...
Common College Admissions and Financing Acronyms You Should Know
The college admissions process can be confusing enough in its own right, but the conglomeration of acronyms and FAQs that parents and students are expected to master can further complicate the process...
Tips for Handling Your Student’s Financial Aid Appeal
The financial aid letter just arrived at your home – and you feel deflated. The school your student is most excited about didn’t offer enough money, and now you feel like the Grinch. Is this it...
What is the Midwest Student Exchange?
If you’re pursuing a specific academic program in the Midwest, you may not have an in-state school available that you can attend. The good news is that the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSE...
What is the New England Tuition Break?
If your student wants a specific major that isn’t offered by an in-state school, you may feel stuck. Many families struggle to pay out-of-state tuition, but you don’t want to stunt your child’s...
Helping vs. Helicoptering: Parents And The College Admissions Process
Many parents of high school students want to help their child through the College Admissions Process. They recognize that applying to college is not what it was 20 or 25 years ago. Costs are fa...