Step One
Searching for merit scholarships and understanding financial aid application requirements shouldn’t be taken lightly. This stage requires you to roll up your sleeves.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible.
There are two main financial aid forms: the FAFSA, which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the
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Everyone wants to know how to find college scholarships. The first step is to understand what type of scholarships you’re
When it comes to choosing a college, price is one of the top considerations, and tuition the largest part of
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to
Step Two
It’s true that one school doesn’t fit all. So, it’s up to you to learn about the variety of schools out there and which type will best suit your student.
This story about legacy admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused
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This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State
More than 4,300 degree-granting institutions exist in the United States (US), but the best choice for your child may lie
As the name implies, need blind colleges and universities promise to ignore a family’s ability to pay tuition when making
Step Three
Tools and resources like guide books and school websites can be tremendously helpful. Use them often.
This story about legacy admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow.
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
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There’s a lot to consider when helping your child make the best possible decision on where to go to college.
With thousands of US colleges and universities to choose from, it’s no wonder students and parents alike find the application
Step Four
There’s nothing like seeing a school up close and in person, but it may not be possible. Know the right questions to ask—whether it’s IRL or virtually.
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow.
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow.
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity
College interviews can be intimidating. While pretty much every other aspect of the application process takes place from behind the
Your student has worked hard to make their list of preferred colleges, visited them in person or virtually, written the
Step Five
The list drives everything. It's what you and your student will build their entire roadmap on. Being able to differentiate between wants and needs is an important step in narrowing down the list.
This story about legacy admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow.
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity
This story was written by Elizabeth, a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
As the name implies, need blind colleges and universities promise to ignore a family’s ability to pay tuition when making
There may come a time when you realize you can’t do it all alone. Use any of the many tools in our toolbox to assist you on the road to college.
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