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.
February 6, 2025
What do you do if the financial aid a college offers your student is not enough to attend that college?…
June 1, 2024
For many families ineligible for need-based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable means researching whether it offers…
September 10, 2023
If you have a student planning for college, you’re probably aware of the current student loan crisis and the ramifications…
July 15, 2023
We all love lists—”The Top 10 Things to Do Before You Start Your College List”; “The Top 5 Terms to…
May 8, 2020
Over the course of a few weeks, the government’s COVID-19 assistance for federal student loans went from waiving interest on…
April 1, 2020
Just a few months ago we began hearing reports about a new virus in central China that was causing thousands…
March 27, 2020
Colleges must often respond to crises like active shooters, extreme weather, and even mold. They have plans in place to…
March 25, 2020
If you have a son or daughter heading for college, you have certainly considered the cost. Your child may have…