You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all the paperwork now out of...
College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
With acceptance letters and financial aid offers now lying before you on your kitchen table, ‘tis the season for selecting the perfect school for your prospective college student. From a logical point...
Find the Right College: How Do You Know a School is a Good Fit?
Is there such a thing as one perfect school for your student? Finding the right mix of academics, financial help, and culture can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, there are ...
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...
Be Open To Your 2nd And 3rd Choice Colleges
My daughter has played soccer since she was three and loves soccer, but she has a rare medical condition that sometimes gets in the way of participating in athletics. Despite her medical issues, she c...
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...
What To Say When Your Child Doesn’t Make The Cut
“Sorry, you were not selected…” Those words can be devastating, no matter how old you are. Children not selected for a sports team, a senior rejected from a college, a college student rejected f...
How to Prep For the ACT
Prepping for a standardized test can be a lot easier when you understand the nuts and bolts of the exam. But, how to decide whether your child should be taking the SAT or the ACT? While there is no ma...
What If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author…… Long and off-topic but I thought I would try t...
No College Savings? You’re Not Alone
Discussing our finances has never been a fun conversation in our house. I guess unless you have an overabundance of income, and you are discussing trips and second home purchases, it never is. So, lik...