Parents: Do You Feel Obligated to Pay for College?

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.

Articles by Suzi

Buy a Condo, Establish Residency, Get In-State Tuition? It’s Possible!

October 25, 2019

“Congrats! You’re going to go college. Let’s buy you a condo.” Have you ever thought of saying that to your…

Avoid These Common College Application Mistakes

Avoid These Common College Application Mistakes

October 15, 2019

One of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life is when they decide to start applying for college. It…

College Campus Tour Red Flags: What to Look for on a Visit

October 8, 2019

A campus may appear to have it all. The best professors in a particular major. An active campus life. Beautifully…

DOJ Pushes Changes In College Admissions Recruiting: How Your Student Will Be Affected

October 3, 2019

Brace yourself for a change in the way colleges admit students. The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) Code…

Parents: Do You Feel Obligated to Pay for College?

September 2, 2019

Angela Hunter’s nine-year-old twin girls are several years away from attending college, but that doesn’t mean Hunter doesn’t think about…

College’s Unexpected Fees

August 22, 2019

Like many parents across the country, Mike Mueller spent the summer helping his son, Jakob, prepare for his freshman year…

What’s the Point of Knowing Your EFC?

What’s the Point of Knowing Your EFC?

August 14, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA has been revamped and uses a metric called…