If someone offered me a time machine to go back and fix my student loan mistakes I would. I now have six figures of debt because of those mistakes. I took out $57,000 for my undergraduat...
5 Things to Consider When Discussing College Costs with Your Teen
The cost of college, and who is paying for it, can be one of the most difficult conversations to have with a teenager. Why? To start, money simply isn’t a topic of discussion in many families. ...
Federal and Private Student Loans from A to Z
If your student is going to need loans for college, it pays to know what’s available in federal and private student loans. As of 2016, two-thirds of college graduates had debt when they left school, w...
What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans For College
I remember restlessly laying in my bed the night before Freshman move-in day 5 years ago, dreaming about what the next chapter in my life would bring. Sure I had visited my sister when she was ...
CSS Profile FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the CSS Profile Since my wife and I file jointly, can we enter together as “Parent 1”? No Should I do the schools in order of preference or some oth...
FAFSA FAQs
Frequently asked questions, gathered from our FAFSA webinars…. (Interested to watch our FAFSA webinars? Both recordings are available for just $9.99.) How do I get an FSA ID? https://fsa...
What Parents Can Do to Help Students Avoid Loans For College
As an 18-year-old, it’s easy to see the world as nothing but possibility. And it’s true! But those possibilities come with costs and trade-offs, which is hard for teens to realize. As a parent, you pl...
Giving Up Your Dream College To Graduate Debt Free
In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do what everyone else did and take out loans. I thought that was ...
The R2C Takeaway Wk of 9/14
Here’s a summary of important articles from the past week that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. What’s The Single Best Piece of Es...
The Takeaway Wk of 7/19
Here’s a summary of important articles from the past week that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. How My Son’s Year Between H...