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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 LoansLender Profile: Citizens Bank Student Loans
Citizens Bank can be a great option for both students and parents looking for private education loans. Parents can get a loan to help their student pay for school, or […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsLender Profile: Discover Student Loans
If you think of Discover as a credit card company and never considered them as a lender, you’re not alone. They are certainly best known for their credit products, […]
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Financial aidHow to Handle it When Your Financial Aid Leaves a Funding Gap
If you’ve been researching college funding for very long, you’ve probably heard that sometimes your student’s financial aid does not match the amount you actually need to pay for them […]
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SurviveBe Open to Your 2nd and 3rd Choice Colleges
My daughter has played soccer since she was three and loves it, but she has a rare medical condition that sometimes gets in the way of participating in athletics. Despite […]
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Standardized TestingPreparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert
There are lots of ways to prepare for the ACT and SAT: private tutoring, classes, online videos, and books, but if you don’t have a good understanding of the test […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Pay for College – Learn From Other Parents’ Mistakes
The college admissions process (and the high school years leading up to it) are arduous and stressful, but we mustn’t forget to appreciate how exciting a time this can be […]
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ApplyGetting Ready For D Day: May 1, Deposit Day
D Day, May 1, officially known in college admissions circles as “National College Decision Day,” is also affectionately called by others as “Deposit Day.” In reality, […]
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FinanceFreaking Out Over the Lack of Financial Aid?
I’ve been reading a lot of Facebook posts about the financial aid letter freakout. That was me three years ago — except we knew our EFC (now called SAI) and […]
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FinanceHow Your Credit Score Affects Student Loans
Learning about credit scores and loans is not just for families with students facing a tuition bill in the near future. Knowing this information in advance, will give you time […]
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FinanceHow to Use a Student Loan Calculator to Choose Your Best Loan Offer
Do you have many student loan offers but don’t know how to choose the best one? Are federal loans always a better choice than private student loans? Are you struggling […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsHow Generous Are D3 Colleges With Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships?
Student-athletes have to navigate an additional layer in the college admissions process, as they not only try to find schools that fit academically, socially, and financially, but also athletically. […]
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ParentingWhat To Say When Your Child Doesn’t Make The Cut
“Sorry, you were not selected…” Those words can be devastating, no matter how old you are. Children not selected for a sports team, a senior rejected from a college, a […]
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College Financial PlanningNo College Savings? You’re Not Alone
Discussing our finances has never been a fun conversation in our house. I guess unless you have an overabundance of income, and you are discussing trips and second home purchases, […]
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ApplyWhat Is the Academic Common Market?
Is your student planning to study in a specialized field, but you’re concerned about the cost? In some cases, in-state schools don’t offer the specialty your child is interested in. […]
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College List BuildingWhat Are Tier 1 Schools and Are They Right for Your Student?
Many families want to make sure that their student goes to a highly-regarded school, to get the best education available. As a result, they often look for “Tier 1” schools […]
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FinanceApplying for Scholarships: Do You Know What Happens to Your Information?
Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Many students search for scholarships to fill the financial gap between savings, financial aid, and tuition. The popular way to search […]
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College Search7 Tips for Making the Final College Choice
The period of time between college acceptance and college decision is usually one of great soul searching. By the time Decision Day (May 1st) rolls around, you will want your […]
