Students searching for college scholarship money will quickly notice a recurring theme in many scholarship applications and their requirements. Organizations offering scholarships overwhelmingl...
Understanding the Difference Between Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships
A full-ride or full-tuition college scholarship is every parent’s dream and something that many students wonder if they are eligible to apply for and win, but these types of awards don’t just m...
What Does an EFC of 00000 Mean?
If you’ve filled out the FAFSA paperwork and come back with an EFC of zero, you might think there’s been a mistake. After all, everyone’s EFC is sky-high, right? Looking to apply for a student ...
The Lowdown on Scholarships Without Essays
Between school and college applications your student is already doing a LOT of writing. Unfortunately, when they apply for scholarships it seems like more essays are required. Looking to apply ...
Need Help Finding Scholarships For High School Students?
Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit Sesame gives you the ability to check your credit score for free.Go to Credit Sesame FICO® Scores are...
Know These Financial Strategies to Pay for College
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...
Scholarships for High School Seniors: What to Know
Is your family hustling through piles of private scholarship applications, hoping to put together some additional funding for college? Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit sco...
How To Find Merit Scholarships
My father recently found and showed me a tuition bill he had saved from when I went to college. At that time (30 years ago) the tuition, room and board for a selective private school was a little over...
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 ...