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Having a 4 Year Focus in a 1 Year World
Right now, we have parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group telling us that they’re losing sleep. College admissions are difficult, but most parents find the process of paying for c...
10 Family Sacrifices To Help Pay For College
We’re in the same boat as you. We’re solidly middle class. So to make college affordable, we’ve literally forced and micromanaged our oldest child (a sophomore at our State Un...
Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But should you take out a home equity loan? Are there other options? Looking to apply for a student loan...
Dorm Room Checklist of College Essentials
It’s never too early to start collecting essentials for your college student-to-be’s dorm room. We agree with so many experienced parents who have said “take the minimum to college a...
Step by Step Guide: How To Apply For Student Loans
When it comes to paying for college, the loan process can be confusing. There are a lot of options, but they are far from equal. It’s important to make sure you understand how to apply for each type o...
Using a Home Equity Loan for College
“How will we pay for college?” It’s a question that’s on every parent’s mind as their child approaches the end of high school. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first...
Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay For College
You may have heard that tapping into home equity is a great way to bridge the gap in paying for college. Certainly, many families find that federal student loans and other financial aid is not enough....
12 Steps To Take If You Haven’t Saved Enough For College
WOW! Spring break is here, and our son’s senior year is almost over. We have spent most of high school exploring careers; plotting a path; comparing college programs and navigating the admissions requ...
How To Pay For College – Learn From Other Parents’ Mistakes
This time of year can be both exciting and scary for parents of high school seniors. The college admissions process (and the high school years leading up to it) are arduous and stressful, so most...