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9 Tips to Help You Play the Financial Aid Game

Over the last decade, the process of getting into college has become akin to playing a “game.” The “winners” are...

Which College Majors May Be Influenced by the Pandemic?

The long-term effects of COVID-19 on our society as a whole, and on our individual health, is still unknown. What...

Transferring From One College to Another: What You Need to Know

College is not for everyone, and every college is not for every student. There is no shame in a student...

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families with High School and College Students

Uncle Ed once said “Life is like baseball. Most of the time, nothing happens.”  However, even Uncle Ed would admit...

Applying to College When Mom Is a College Admissions Pro

Across 16 years as a grant writer for a nonprofit that helps low-income kids apply and get into college, I...

How Two Students Successfully Appealed Their Financial Aid Awards

It may not be as simple as marketplace haggling, but bargaining with your college’s financial aid office can be worth...