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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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ParentingWhat To Say When Your Child Doesn’t Make The Cut
“Sorry, you were not selected…” Those words can be devastating, no matter how old you are. Children not selected for a sports team, a senior rejected from a college, a […]
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College Financial PlanningNo College Savings? You’re Not Alone
Discussing our finances has never been a fun conversation in our house. I guess unless you have an overabundance of income, and you are discussing trips and second home purchases, […]
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ApplyWhat Is the Academic Common Market?
Is your student planning to study in a specialized field, but you’re concerned about the cost? In some cases, in-state schools don’t offer the specialty your child is interested in. […]
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College List BuildingWhat Are Tier 1 Schools and Are They Right for Your Student?
Many families want to make sure that their student goes to a highly-regarded school, to get the best education available. As a result, they often look for “Tier 1” schools […]
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FinanceApplying for Scholarships: Do You Know What Happens to Your Information?
Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Many students search for scholarships to fill the financial gap between savings, financial aid, and tuition. The popular way to search […]
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College Search7 Tips for Making the Final College Choice
The period of time between college acceptance and college decision is usually one of great soul searching. By the time Decision Day (May 1st) rolls around, you will want your […]
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Student & Parent LoansCan Your Student Get Private Student Loans with Bad or No Credit?
If your student is looking into private student loans, you may wonder how his or her credit rating will affect the options. The truth is, as a high school or […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsDavidson College: Financial Aid, Costs and Net Price Calculator
Davidson College Davidson, North Carolina Data is sourced from IPEDS Provisional Release Data 2016-17; Davidson Common Data Set 2016-17 and financial aid page. Connect With Other […]
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FinanceFSA Next Gen Payment Card Program
Take a look at the government’s solicitation to financial services company for the features they want for the new FSA Prepaid Card and program. Draft soliciation […]
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FinanceShould Private Student Loans Fund Your College Cost Gap?
As your student looks at options to finance a college education, you may be struggling to keep everything straight. There are various sources of funding – federal loans, scholarships, private […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsWashington and Lee University: Financial Aid, Costs and Net Price Calculator
Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia Data is sourced from IPEDS Provisional Release Data 2016-17; Washington and Lee University Common Data Set and financial aid page. […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsTrinity College: Financial Aid, Costs and Net Price Calculator
Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut Data is sourced from IPEDS Provisional Release Data 2016-17; Trinity Common Data Set 2016-17 and financial aid page. Connect […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsDuke University: Financial Aid, Costs and Net Price Calculator
DUKE UNIVERSITY Durham, North Carolina Data is sourced from IPEDS Provisional Release Data 2016-17; Duke Common Data Set 2016-17 and financial aid page. Connect With […]
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Student & Parent LoansWill You Need a Cosigner on a Private Student Loan? What You Need to Know
Getting student loans without a cosigner can sometimes be difficult. While federal loans don’t usually require a borrower to have a specific level of creditworthiness, private loans do. And it’s […]
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FinanceHow Much Are Student Loan Interest Rates?
As you consider how to pay for college and familiarize yourself with how student loans work, you’ll probably wonder what the interest rates are for student loans. Your student will […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsSwarthmore College: Financial Aid, Costs and Net Price Calculator
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Data is sourced from IPEDS Provisional Release Data 2016-17; Swarthmore College Common Data Set 2016-17 and financial aid page. Connect […]
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ApplyAsk These 5 Questions to Improve Your Student’s College Application Essays
It’s tough being both parent and editor. On one hand you want to review your child’s essays with an editor’s eye, and on the other hand, you don’t want to […]
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FinanceWhy a 529 Plan Is the Best Way to Prepare Your Family for College Expenses
It isn’t surprising that an investment plan created for the express purpose of helping parents save for their children’s college would be the best way to save for college. However, […]
