An Open Letter To My Second College-Bound Child: Forget Prestige, Embrace Passion!

There is a lot you learn on the college journey, and if you have multiple children, that experience proves quite...

Elite Schools vs Full-Ride Scholarships — Parents Debate The Pros And Cons

What happens when your student opts for the big, pricey college offering zero dollars in merit aid over myriad schools...

State Schools Can Be the Smart Choice for Many Students — If You Can Get In!

In-state tuition costs far less than out-of-state tuition, so for years state schools have been considered an affordable pathway to...

Be Prepared for These 10 Key FAFSA Changes

After delays and confusion, a significant change in the college financial aid landscape is coming soon with the overhaul of...

FAFSA Application Ultimate Guide: How to Apply, Steps, Tips, FAQ

In this comprehensive guide for the  FAFSA application, we provide the essential information you need to successfully apply for financial...

Understanding the Student Aid Index: How FAFSA Will Now Use SAI for Your Financial Aid

The world of college financial aid is changing rapidly. This is your guide to a key component: the Student Aid...

Parenting Dilemma: To Assist or Not to Assist in College Applications? Hear What Parents Have to Say

During the height of college application season, many parents start to wonder just how much assistance they should be giving...

How to Secure College Merit Aid: 9 Steps To Take Junior and Senior Year of High School

Recently Melissa G., a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group whose child got into the College of...

2024-25 FAFSA Guide: Latest Changes, Steps and Tips to Get the Aid You Deserve

This fully updated 2024-25 FAFSA guide provides the essential information you need to successfully apply for college financial aid. The...