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Student & Parent LoansParent PLUS Loan Limits: What Every Family Needs to Know
Parent PLUS loans now have annual and lifetime borrowing caps for new borrowers. If your family has relied on Parent PLUS to fill the gap between financial aid and college […]
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Student & Parent Loans4 Key Steps for Building Credit at 18 and Younger
When it comes to paying for college, one of the keys is to have excellent credit. Your child may not start off at age 18 with good credit, but they […]
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Applications7 Simple Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Demonstrated interest is a way for students to show colleges they are interested in attending their school. It can be a helpful factor in the admissions process, and it […]
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FinanceSaving for College: How and When to Start
When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember other parents saying “You better start saving for college the second he is born!” But the truth is, I really […]
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College prepWhen and How Do You Start to Save for College?
Like many engaged couples, Keith and I discussed the things we wanted to do, places we wanted to go on vacation and career aspirations – but never money. Like many […]
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Student & Parent LoansAnswers to Your Questions on Finalizing Student Loan Options
We recently did a Facebook Live with Pete Wylie of CommonBond Student Loans and the response was so overwhelming that Pete came back to continue the discussion on finalizing your student […]
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College LifeWhat NOT to Bring to a College Dorm
Remember – less is more when it comes to dorm shopping. Take advice from a mother who found out what her student didn’t need, and shares her thoughts with you.
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Financial aidHow Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?
Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting time! Meanwhile, you’re probably setting the final pieces in place, […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesAP Exam Registration and Schedule 2026
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves. In addition, they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of […]
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Financial aidFinancial Aid Paperwork From Hell
There is one piece of my daughter’s college application process that is entirely mine, or rather, my responsibility to do with her. Insert doom and gloom music here … HINT: Anything […]
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College LifeCare Package Ideas Your College Student Will Love
You’ve gone through the difficult process of sending your child off to college. After lugging around untold numbers of boxes and suitcases and hand carts as you unpacked them and […]
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FinanceHow to Pay for College When You Haven’t Saved Enough
When my older daughter started the college search, we knew nothing about the financial side of things, other than that we had been saving religiously in a 529 since she […]
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Freshman yearStudents, Learning Disabilities, and College
In a few short weeks, my son will be done with his first semester of college. The semester has gone so fast. It seems like just yesterday that my husband […]
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College List BuildingQuestions to Ask on a College Visit
Finding a college that is the right “fit” for you involves more than just finding out if the school offers your intended major. When visiting college campuses for the first […]
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Student & Parent LoansHow Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit
Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for maximum loans, or cosigning for your student at a private […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesMaking the Most of Summer Activities for High School Students
In the world of college admissions, your summer break isn’t just a chance to relax—it’s an opportunity to stand out. How you spend those precious summer months can significantly impact […]
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College LifeFERPA Waiver and Other Legal Documents College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all the paperwork now out of […]
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College List BuildingWhat If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author. Not Making the Cut Long and off-topic, but […]
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Financial Aid Appeals5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers
The art of negotiating, when it comes to buying cars and homes, has been mastered by many. However, when it comes to negotiating the price of a college education and […]
