Tag: Expected Family Contribution

Save Early, Live Simply – Advice From Parents on Paying the Tuition Bill

Save Early, Live Simply – Advice From Parents on Paying the Tuition Bill

January 11, 2020

  If you live with a high school senior and you’re going through the college admissions process, you know that

How to Avoid Student Loans: One Mother’s Advice

How to Avoid Student Loans: One Mother’s Advice

October 16, 2019

Many of us see no choice other than to take the Parent PLUS loans, cash-out or borrow from 401(k)s, remortgage

Financial Aid Definitions You Need to Know

Financial Aid Definitions You Need to Know

October 10, 2019

The financial aid process is full of terminology that not everyone is familiar with. To help, we put together an

How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?

How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?

September 14, 2019

Your child is not a senior, and you’re wondering, “Why do I need to worry about tuition costs and estimating

10 Tips to Get the Most Financial Aid From Colleges

10 Tips to Get the Most Financial Aid From Colleges

September 4, 2019

If you’re a parent of a high school student, make a resolution to gain a better understanding of how colleges determine

How Is Your FAFSA EFC Calculated?

How Is Your FAFSA EFC Calculated?

August 9, 2019

When you get into the world of college applications, the acronym “EFC” comes up constantly. Mostly you’ll hear parents bemoaning

Reviewing Your FAFSA Student Aid Report

Reviewing Your FAFSA Student Aid Report

July 30, 2019

You’ve submitted your FAFSA, and now what? After it’s processed, you’ll receive a FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). If you

How Is EFC Calculated?

How Is EFC Calculated?

June 19, 2019

Waiting for your official Expected Family Contribution (EFC) can feel like an eternity. When it arrives what everyone wants to

Six Key Strategies to Lower Your EFC

Six Key Strategies to Lower Your EFC

September 1, 2018

Colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for financial aid grants and loans. The

What’s The #1 Source To Find Money For College?

What’s The #1 Source To Find Money For College?

July 12, 2017

We Need Your Help….. Volunteer to get a free Custom College Money Report, listing colleges awarding your student the most

Make A Resolution To Be Informed – Tips To Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility

Make A Resolution To Be Informed – Tips To Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility

April 19, 2017

We Were Lied To The Costs of College from James Mackenzie on Vimeo. For as long as I can remember,

Year End Strategies for Maximizing Your Financial Eligibility – Dec. 2013 Webinar

Year End Strategies for Maximizing Your Financial Eligibility – Dec. 2013 Webinar

December 16, 2013

On December 12th, Road2College hosted a Webinar with Fred Amrein, a nationally recognized college funding expert. Fred presented an overview