As a parent, I like to learn as much as I can from other parents who have already blazed the trail on a road I’m about to embark on. Why reinvent the wheel? Right? Looking to apply for a studen...
How Grandparents Can Pay for College with 529 Plans
Many families save for college by putting money away in a state’s standard 529 Plan, a college education savings account exempted from federal taxes. But what many families may not understand fully is...
A Clever Way Parents Can Save Money With Amazon Prime Student Membership
If you enjoy using Amazon for purchases, you’re probably aware of Amazon Prime. The annual membership gives you free two-day shipping, streaming video, music, and more. What you may not realize is tha...
Where To Get Cheap Textbooks For College
The price tags on college textbooks are rising just as fast as tuition costs. For a single course, a student may spend over $200 on required reading materials, yet only use the book for one semester. ...
Money Saving Tips After You’ve Dealt with Tuition
Getting merit aid and appropriate financial assistance can help with tuition and even room and board. But there are more ways you can save during the college process. From getting the be...
Giving Up Your Dream College To Graduate Debt Free
In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do what everyone else did and take out loans. I thought that was ...
The New “Paying For College” Paradigm
When my daughter was accepted to her top college choice and we received the financial aid package, we knew the college was an almost feasible option, but we would need to be creative to manage the fee...
9 Tips For Playing The Financial Aid Game
Over the last decade, the process of getting into college has become one of understanding the rules of the game and then figuring out strategies to maneuver through it. Understanding the game als...
Class of 2017 Be Aware: More Changes Than Usual in College Admissions and Financial Aid
Keeping up with the college application process and its myriad deadlines isn’t for the faint of heart, but this year includes more changes than usual for the high school class of 2017. Families wil...