Tag: Need Based Aid
The Best Colleges for Merit Aid
Suzanne Shaffer- March 27, 2020 0For 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
Suzanne Shaffer- March 25, 2020 0If 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
Why April Can Be the Cruelest Month in College Admissions
Amy Trinnaman- February 23, 2020 0T.S. Eliot said, “April is the cruelest month.” Ask any high school senior (or parent of one) and they’re likely to echo the same sentiment. ... Read More
Financial Aid Terms You Need to Know
Suzanne Shaffer- October 10, 2019 0For all families navigating the college admissions and paying for college process, it’s important to know and understand the terms used during the financial ... Read More
How Colleges Determine Need and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards
Road2College- September 14, 2019 0If 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?
Road2College- August 28, 2019 0If 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
Road2College- December 12, 2018 0Share 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?
Anna Spooner- July 23, 2018 0One 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?
Road2College- February 23, 2018 0Student-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