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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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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Feels Torn About The College Protests. What Should I Say?
Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a college sophomore. My son told me he has friends who are actively protesting the war in Gaza, but he seemed torn about the […]
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AdviceDoes Waiting Until the Last Minute to Commit Help You Secure More Aid?
We are officially on our fifth of six kids applying to and going to college. The oldest three have already earned their bachelor’s degrees (two of them debt-free, the oldest […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?
Dear Roadie, We just returned from visiting a few colleges and I’m feeling deflated. My daughter is a high-stat student involved in lots of extracurricular activities. She likes many highly […]
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Merit ScholarshipsAre ‘No Essay’ College Scholarships a Student’s Dream Come True?
Editor’s Note: Monica Matthews is the author of “How to Win College Scholarships.” She helped her son win over $100,000 in scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Son Told Me to Butt Out, Then Got Rejected by His Top Colleges. What Now?
Dear Roadie, My excellent, motivated student wouldn’t let me anywhere near the application process. He insisted he had it handled, so I stepped aside. He got into some of his […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Drug-Test My Son to Ensure He’s Not Wasting His College Tuition?
Dear Roadie, My son will be attending a school that costs $80,000 per year. Am I crazy for wanting him to take a drug test a couple of times per […]
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AdviceHow Much College Can You Really Afford? Take These 3 Simple Steps For The Answer
After sending four kids to college with a fifth on the way there soon, I’ve learned a thing or two about making college affordable. Here, I cut through the noise […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Move to a Different State for Free Tuition?
Dear Roadie, We are considering moving to New Mexico for my daughter’s final high school years as I’ve read in-state residents receive free tuition at state schools. She is homeschooled, […]
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Family JourneysParents Spill The Tea About Why They REALLY Want to Send Their Child to College
We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, “What is the most important thing that you want your child to get, or become, because of college?” Many […]
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ApplicationsStay on Track With This College Application Checklist
Students and families need to stay on track to find the right college at the right price, so we’re providing this comprehensive college application checklist. Use this resource to give […]
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ApplyWhy Starting College in the Spring or Summer Might Be Your Best College Move Yet
As colleges wrap up their acceptances and denials for the next fall, many students are receiving deferrals that grant them admission for spring or even summer semesters. In some cases, […]
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AdviceSAT Prep Guide: 9 Steps to Raise Your Score in 2025
Editor’s Note: The author, Dr. Kelly Frindell, is a test prep expert and owner of InHouse Test Prep. Students across the U.S. started taking the new digital SAT in 2024. […]
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AdviceParents Share The Ugly Truth of College Waitlists—And How To Handle It
Ugh, the dreaded waitlist. If there’s one thing that drives students and parents crazy, it’s ending up on a college’s waitlist. Sure, there’s still a chance that you may get […]
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FinanceColleges Offering Merit Aid to 95%+ of Students Without Need
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for merit scholarships. What Are Merit Scholarships? Merit-based aid is money that colleges award that […]
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FinanceSix Key Strategies to Lower Your SAI
Families often look for ways to qualify for more need-based financial aid. The number that determines this is the Student Aid Index (SAI) — the figure colleges use to estimate […]
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AdviceHow To Survive Senior Year, From Parents Who’ve Been There
Senior year of high school is stressful for everyone — parents, students, and even the admin high school staff. It’s a year full of ups and downs, surprises, and confirmations, […]
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AdviceComplete Guide to Paying for College: Strategies & Tips
Many families use student loans as the primary way to pay for college. Fortunately, students have various funding options that don’t require taking out loans. To help, we explore funding […]
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Advice10 Ways to Win A Full-Ride College Scholarship
Less than 1 percent of students applying to college are offered a full ride, which usually covers tuition, plus room and board. But while it’s extremely rare, it’s certainly doable. […]
