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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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FinanceHow We Managed to Pay for 4 Kids In College at the Same Time
We aren’t rich, but we aren’t destitute either. We have little set aside in college savings and we almost never qualified for need-based aid. All this puts us squarely […]
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SurviveAdmissions Decisions and Destination Choices: A Time of Stress
Tension levels rise as students approach college decision time. Parents should learn how to help students handle rejections long before they might occur.
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Standardized testsHow to Prep For the ACT
Prepping for a standardized test can be a lot easier when you understand the nuts and bolts of the exam. But, how do you determine whether your child should be […]
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EssaysCommon College Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before Hitting Submit
The January 1 college essay deadline may not be around the corner, but time flies..and the sooner your student begins to work on his/her essay, the better. As a professional […]
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College List BuildingTop Questions to Ask Colleges
Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions you and your child make. And the criteria upon which that decision is based can vary greatly from student to […]
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Financial Aid AppealsFilling Out a Special Circumstances Form to Appeal Financial Aid
Writing a financial aid appeal letter can be intimidating. However, schools have a form known as the Special Circumstances Form already in place to give families a place to describe […]
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FinanceScholarships for High School Seniors: What to Know
Is your family shuffling through piles of private scholarship applications, hoping to cobble together some additional funding for college? If so, you’re certainly not the only ones. Many families focus […]
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FinanceHow To Use The FAFSA4caster
The FAFSA4caster is a free prediction tool from the U.S. Department of Education that gives families an early estimate of their eligibility for federal student aid. Like the Free Application […]
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College List BuildingQuestions to Ask on a College Tour
Parents in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group recently weighed in on some of the questions to ask on a college tour.
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Standardized testsSAT Prep Tips From an Expert
SAT Test Tips Prepping to take a standardized test might rub some the wrong way, as they equate it with “gaming the system,” and resorting to tricks rather than actually […]
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PlanUsing Data to Find Merit Scholarships
Finding merit scholarships doesn’t have to be like finding a needle in a haystack (although some search websites and colleges may make it feel that way). There is plenty of […]
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ApplicationsExplaining Blemishes on a College Application
From time to time, we hear from parents whose students have a mar on their high school transcripts and want to know how to address it on their college applications. […]
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Financial aidCan You Prevent Scholarship Displacement?
Working with families on securing scholarships, I am always asked whether scholarship displacement can be avoided. I wish there was a black and white answer, however, it’s unfortunately a gray […]
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FinanceStrategies for Getting Niche and Local Private Scholarships
When it comes to finding extra funds to help pay for college, private scholarship money can certainly come in handy. But it generally won’t be the saving grace so many […]
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FinanceCan Private Scholarships Displace My Financial Aid?
Your student has worked hard both in school and in the scholarship application process. You’re excited that they’ve won some small scholarships, which you hope will help make a dent […]
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Standardized testsUnderstanding the PSAT
The PSAT is a big focus of many students’ sophomore and junior years. Freshmen can take it as well. Some families use it to help their student prepare for the […]
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Private Loans5 Steps to Help You Improve Your Credit Score
If you are considering getting private student loans to help pay for your child’s education, your credit score will be an important factor in how much the loan will cost […]
