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.

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

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

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

October 8, 2019

Taking a college campus tour of any school your student is interested in can be critical. While a tour seems like it would be a lovely experience, that is sometimes far from the case.

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

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?

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

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

Jenni, a member of our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, studied her family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) early in…