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.
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
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to
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 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
They’re no apple pie or baseball, but since US universities charge some of the highest tuition fees in the world,
Along with my “my son, the doctor,” or “my daughter, the lawyer,” many American parents dream of boasting, “our kid,
A trade school, sometimes referred to as a vocational school, is an educational institution students attended in order to learn
Step Three
Tools and resources like guide books and school websites can be tremendously helpful. Use them often.
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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
We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to
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.
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
Organizing a list of colleges can seem like a daunting task—and in reality, it oftentimes is. From the dozens of
As a result of COVID-19, the entire college application process, school tours included, has changed. Although on-campus tours are expected
You know what they say: Seeing is believing. So how can a prospective student properly evaluate a school and its
With thousands of colleges and universities to choose from, finding the “perfect” school is a seemingly impossible task for any
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 was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
They’re no apple pie or baseball, but since US universities charge some of the highest tuition fees in the world,
Along with my “my son, the doctor,” or “my daughter, the lawyer,” many American parents dream of boasting, “our kid,
When your child thinks of the typical college freshman experience, they might envision moving into a dorm room or rushing
Colleges have choices about how to spend their money, and you have choices about how to spend yours. In order
Each year as the college decision deadlines approach, new rankings are released in mass numbers from numerous websites. How can
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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