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 EFC is sky-high, right? On the other hand, you might be...
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 alone. Almost every family needs help in this critical area. O...
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 aid and merit scholarship offers colleges...
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 the school will come through with need-based aid to hel...
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 same sentiment. The April snowstorms weren’t the only ...
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 financially, but also athletic...