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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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Student & Parent LoansFederal and Private Student Loans From A to Z
If your student will need loans for college, it pays to know what’s available in federal and private student loans and carefully consider your options. As of 2025, 43 […]
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College List BuildingCollege Campus Tour Red Flags: What to Look for on a Visit
A campus may appear to have it all. The best professors in a particular major. An active campus life. Beautifully designed dorms. Championship sports. That is when you see a […]
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ScholarshipsCollege Scholarships for High School Students
The process of finding college scholarships for high school students can be confusing and overwhelming for students and parents alike. Most families want to know: Is it worth it to […]
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Financial aidAnswers to Your Frequently Asked FAFSA Questions
Don’t have a FAFSA meltdown. Get answers to frequently asked FAFSA questions to help you through the process.
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College LifeWhat’s It Like Attending Top Party Schools?
Should your student attend a “party school?” There comes a time during the college search process when a high school student and their parent must formulate a list of potential […]
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College AdmissionsDOJ Pushes Changes In College Admissions Recruiting: How Your Student Will Be Affected
Brace yourself for a change in the way colleges admit students. The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) Code of Ethics serves as a guidepost for its nearly 8,000 […]
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Financial aidHow to Apply For FAFSA: A Step by Step Walkthrough
Watch this extremely informative and helpful video as Luanne Lee, a college funding expert from Your College Planning Coach, goes step by step through how to fill out the FAFSA. […]
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Standardized TestingWhat Is a National Merit Scholarship? Should Your Student Try?
Of course, you’ve heard of the PSAT, but did you know that the PSAT is more than just a prep test for the SAT? It’s also the exam that can […]
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Financial Aid AppealsNegotiating College Tuition Tips: How to Get a Better Deal From Your School
You don’t walk into a car dealership and expect to pay sticker price. It’s assumed you’ll haggle and ask for incentives to bring the price down. The same is true […]
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Find ScholarshipsApplying to College Scholarships? Avoid These Mistakes
This might surprise you, but college scholarship judges are everyday people who want to bless a student with the scholarship money from the company or organization they are representing. Some […]
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Parents & teensMom Pays it Forward to Parents of Seniors
A mom of three offers advice to parents of high school seniors on how to handle the emotions during the months leading up to your child leaving for college.
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ApplyIs a Brand-Name College Worth the Extra Cost?
The Tale of Two Colleges—which one should you choose? Is a Prestigious College Worth It? A brand-name college with no offer for aid or a less prestigious university with an […]
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Survive“Failure to Launch” Is Not a Label You Want for Your Child
A few years ago, there was a film in the theaters called “Failure to Launch.” . It was a romantic comedy about an adult who couldn’t commit to either an […]
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Student & Parent LoansHow to Help Your Student Start Building Credit Before College
When it comes to paying for college, one of the keys is to have excellent credit. Your child may not start off at age 18 with good credit, but they […]
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Applications7 Simple Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Demonstrated interest is a way for students to show colleges they are interested in attending their school. It can be a helpful factor in the admissions process, and it can […]
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FinanceSaving for College: How and When to Start
When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember other parents saying “You better start saving for college the second he is born!” But the truth is, I really […]
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College prepWhen and How Do You Start to Save for College?
Like many engaged couples, Keith and I discussed the things we wanted to do, places we wanted to go on vacation and career aspirations – but never money. Like many […]
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Student & Parent LoansAnswers to Your Questions on Finalizing Student Loan Options
We recently did a Facebook Live with Pete Wylie of CommonBond Student Loans and the response was so overwhelming that Pete came back to continue the discussion on finalizing your student […]
