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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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College Financial PlanningUsing a Home Equity Loan for College
“How will we pay for college?” It’s a question that’s on every parent’s mind as their child approaches the end of high school. There are federal student loans, Parent PLUS […]
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College Financial PlanningAre Students Who Really Don’t Need the Money Meriting From Merit Scholarships?
We asked Stephen Burd, senior higher education writer and editor at New America, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank to answer questions raised by our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group […]
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College Financial PlanningAnswers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans
When it comes to student loans, you’ve got important questions, and we’ve got timely answers. Here are the top five most frequently asked questions from families who are working through […]
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ApplicationsThe Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional
The SATs and ACTs have been around for longer than you might think, and began for reasons you may not have known. Now, more and more schools are becoming test-optional, […]
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College Financial PlanningHave an Honest College Money Talk Before It’s Too Late
I’m here to “evangelize economic empowerment.” This post came to me as yet another parent called me yesterday in tears after her daughter had applied, labor intensively, to 27 colleges […]
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ApplicationsThe Debate Over Test-Optional Colleges
Students have been sharing their SAT and ACT scores at lunch tables across America since the 1950s. Now, as the result of COVID-19, not only has learning shifted online, […]
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SATWhat to Know About SAT Subject Tests for 2020
The effects of coronavirus are widespread and long-lasting, and many aspects of our daily lives will be impacted in ways we cannot even imagine. In addition to all those affected […]
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College Financial Planning12 Steps to Take if You Haven’t Saved Enough for College
This was our story… Spring break was over, and so was our son’s senior year…almost. We spent most of high school exploring careers; plotting a path; comparing college programs […]
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College Financial PlanningGeorgia Tech Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Georgia Tech’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. […]
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Federal LoansWhen and How to Apply for Student Loans
Financial conversations aren’t always easy, but they’re the first step in helping your child achieve their higher-education goals. Road2College founder Debbie Schwartz, who’s not only a parent navigating college admissions […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities: What They Are and How to Find Them
Your best friend is lamenting that their high school senior has too many things to list on the Activities section of the Common App. You admit you and your senior are scrambling to […]
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FinanceHome Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But… should you take out a home equity loan? Are there other options? […]
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COVID-19Pressure Mounts for Universities to Anticipate In-Demand Jobs
As record numbers of Americans lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kathleen Perlmutter has been desperately trying to turn out enough graduates to fill a critical shortage of […]
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College LifeThe Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It
An increasing number of high schoolers in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to rise as these high school students go on to college. […]
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College List BuildingVirtual College Tours: Are They Worth It?
Virtual college tours were very helpful during the height of COVID-19, but even now, they can be useful. While there’s nothing like visiting in person, online tours remain a viable […]
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College Financial PlanningScholarships with July Deadlines
American Indian Medical Scholarship Program Amount: $1,500 per semester Apply by: July 1, 2026 Description: Scholarship is open to American Indian college students enrolled in a nursing or health education […]
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College List BuildingParent Advice on Starting the College Search
If your child is a high school sophomore or junior, you may be thinking about your college search process. But with more than 4,000 colleges around the United States, it […]
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12th GradersCOVID-19’s Impact on Rising High School Seniors This Fall
We looked at the kinds of challenges and changes that rising high school seniors may face this fall. Here’s what we found. All schools that return to on-campus learning will […]
