Paying for college is one of the most complicated financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also a very emotional process, so it’s not surprising that many parents feel overwhelmed and lost as they ...
Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”
Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to school. Other families are on the other extreme – with very low income and assets, t...
Advice From Parents: College Admissions & Financing
When it comes to the difficult, complex parts of life, there’s nothing like getting advice from someone who’s been there. That’s why we love our Facebook group, Paying for College 101. Looking ...
Talking to Your Kids About an Affordable College
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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. Looking for ACT and SAT test prep resources?Learn more Get an expert, private tutor for yo...
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...