Author: Suzanne Shaffer
Suzanne Shaffer counsels parents and students in the college admissions process and the importance of early college preparation. Her Parenting for College blog offers timely college tips for parents and students, as well as providing parents with the resources necessary to help their college-bound teens navigate the college maze.
Everything You Need to Know About How Student Loans Work
Suzanne Shaffer- May 11, 2020 1A student loan is money borrowed from the government or a private lender to pay for college. The money is used to pay for ... Read More
How to Take Advantage of Lower Interest Rates for Students and Parents
Suzanne Shaffer- May 8, 2020 0Over the course of a few weeks, the government’s COVID-19 assistance for federal student loans went from waiving interest on some student loans, to ... Read More
Appealing Financial Aid During the Coronavirus Crisis
Suzanne Shaffer- April 1, 2020 0Just a few months ago we began hearing reports about a new virus in central China that was causing thousands to be sick and hundreds ... Read More
How Colleges Respond to Crises
Suzanne Shaffer- March 27, 2020 0Colleges must often respond to crises like active shooters, extreme weather, and even mold. They have plans in place to serve their staff and student ... Read More
The Best Colleges for Merit Aid
Suzanne Shaffer- March 27, 2020 0For many families not eligible for needs based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable, or not, means researching if a college offers ... Read More
Colleges with the Best Financial AId
Suzanne Shaffer- March 25, 2020 0If you have a son or daughter heading for college, you have certainly considered the cost. Your child may have that dream college in their ... Read More
How the Coronavirus Has Impacted the College Admissions Process
Suzanne Shaffer- March 14, 2020 0The news surrounding the coronavirus has caused concern for the health and safety of our families. It makes sense that those of us working in ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid Appeals
Suzanne Shaffer- February 11, 2020 0What do you do if the financial aid a college offers your student is not enough to attend that college? Do you have any recourse, ... Read More
Financial Aid Terms You Need to Know
Suzanne Shaffer- October 10, 2019 0For all families navigating the college admissions and paying for college process, it’s important to know and understand the terms used during the financial ... Read More
How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?
Suzanne Shaffer- September 12, 2019 0If you have a student planning for college, you are probably aware of the current student loan crisis and the ramifications of student loan debt. ... Read More