Author: Suzi Parker
Suzi is an award-winning political and cultural journalist and author whose works have appeared in The Daily Beast, The Economist, The Christian Science Monitor, Reuters, The Washington Post, Town & Country, US News & World Report, and many other national and international publications.
How One Mom Side-Hustles to Cover Her Family’s College Costs
Suzi Parker- February 4, 2020 0Will work for money to keep my daughter’s student loan down! If you live in New Jersey, you may see Lisa Lombardo holding that very ... Read More
Appealing Financial Aid: For Some It Works
Suzi Parker- January 15, 2020 0Here’s the scenario: Your student receives merit aid for college, but you wish it had been more. Even just a bit more. You’ve also received ... Read More
What Grandparents Should Know About Paying for College
Suzi Parker- December 25, 2019 0Grandparents are often there for the big events in their grandchildren’s lives—birthdays, holidays, awards assemblies, and sports events. Of course, they also want to be ... Read More
A Different Approach To Getting Into College
Suzi Parker- December 13, 2019 0It’s no secret. The college admission process stresses out parents and students for years. What if there was another way? One that doesn’t include hours ... Read More
Do You Know How Much You Can Afford for College?
Suzi Parker- November 23, 2019 0Paying for college is a major stressor and investment for parents and students. Parents wonder: How much can I afford to pay for college? How ... Read More
Merit Scholarships Are Worth the Work
Suzi Parker- November 14, 2019 0“We don’t qualify for need-based aid, what should we do?” That’s a question too often asked by families worried about paying for college. With college ... Read More
How Well Do Families Navigate The Student Loan Process?
Suzi Parker- November 1, 2019 0You’ve done the math and realized that there’s no way to send your child to college without a loan. The loan process for college can ... Read More
Buy a Condo, Establish Residency, Get In-State Tuition? It’s Possible!
Suzi Parker- October 25, 2019 0“Congrats! You’re going to go college. Let’s buy you a condo.” Have you ever thought of saying that to your student while they are applying ... Read More
Avoid These Common College Application Mistakes
Suzi Parker- October 15, 2019 0One of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life is when they decide to start applying for college. It also can be one of ... Read More
College Campus Tour Red Flags: What to Look for on a Visit
Suzi Parker- October 8, 2019 0A campus may appear to have it all. The best professors in a particular major. An active campus life. Beautifully, designed dorms. Championship sports. That ... Read More