Tag: Need Based Aid
The Best Colleges for Merit Aid
For many families not eligible for needs based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable, or not, means researching if a college offers ... Read More
Colleges with the Best Financial AId
If you have a son or daughter heading for college, you have certainly considered the cost. Your child may have that dream college in their ... Read More
April, the Cruelest Month In College Admissions
T.S. Eliot said, “April is the cruelest month.” Ask any high school senior (or parent of one) and they’re likely to echo the ... Read More
Financial Aid Terms You Need to Know
For all families navigating the college admissions and paying for college process, it’s important to know and understand the terms used during the financial aid ... Read More
How Colleges Determine Need and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards
If the idea of figuring out how to pay for college is keeping you up at night and even causing panic attacks, you’re certainly not ... Read More
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 ... Read More
2019 Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Survey
Share Your Information To Help Your Family and Others ATTENTION FAMILIES OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! What if you had information about the financial ... Read More
Colleges That Meet 100% of Need – Or Do They?
One of the things that many families look for is a college that says they meet “100% of student need.” This gives parents confidence that ... Read More
How Generous Are D3 Colleges With Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships?
Student-athletes have to navigate an additional layer in the college admissions process, as they not only try to find schools that fit academically, socially, and ... Read More