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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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Financial aidHow I Bypassed a Dream College and Graduated Debt Free
In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do what everyone else did and […]
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Applications10 Tips for Avoiding Common App Technical Glitches
Sometimes the Common App experiences technical issues that can add stress to an already stressful process. Here are some that have been reported over the last few years, and how […]
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FinanceDoes Saving for College Hurt Financial Aid Eligibility?
Sometimes the best source of advice and information comes from readers’ comments, which are always so valuable to review. Saving for College…Yay or Nay? In his article titled Why It […]
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College Financial PlanningBuy a Condo, Establish Residency, Get In-State Tuition? It’s Possible!
“Congrats! You’re going to go college. Let’s buy you a condo.” Have you ever thought of saying that to your student while they are applying for college? Chances are you […]
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ApplicationsApplying to College Isn’t Like When Mom & Dad Applied
From a member of our Paying For College 101 group: I’m a former Director of Admission with college-aged kids of my own. Everyone needs to put aside what they think […]
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Merit ScholarshipsScholarships with November Deadlines
Buy-Rites Beauty Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Apply by: November 1, 2025 Description: All participants must have applied to or be enrolled as full-time beauticians, estheticians, or cosmetology students. Sponsor: Buy-Rites Beauty […]
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College List BuildingHow to Avoid Student Loans: One Mother’s Advice
Many of us see no choice other than to take the Parent PLUS loans, cash-out or borrow from 401(k)s, remortgage our homes, pull from IRAs, decimate savings, squeeze our monthly […]
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ApplicationsAvoid These Common College Application Mistakes
One of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life is when they decide to start applying for college. It also can be one of the most terrifying. College applications […]
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EssaysHelp Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay
Watch our webinar with Brad Schiller, CEO of Prompt. Brad critiques 4 different college admissions essays and supplements. Learn the 5 most important traits colleges are looking for and ways […]
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Student & Parent Loans8 Huge Mistakes I Made with My Student Loans
If someone offered me a time machine to go back and fix my student loan mistakes I would. I now have six figures of debt because of those mistakes. I […]
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EssaysHow to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays
Supporting your student on their college application essays can be a daunting task. You might be wondering: What are colleges looking for? What should my student write about? Does it […]
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Financial aidAvoid These Common FAFSA Mistakes
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important things you do as you pursue funding for your child’s college education. The FAFSA […]
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Merit ScholarshipsHow to Apply for Scholarships: Tips From a Mom in the Know
Sometimes the best way to learn is to go through the process yourself and then share your learnings with others. That’s exactly what Dawn Wotton did in our Paying For […]
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ApplicationsHow to Get Your Student on Board With the College Application Process
It’s time to apply for colleges, scholarships, financing and more…why does it seem like you’re the only one who cares? Your senior is facing their future, but getting them to […]
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College List Building15 Colleges Frugal With Financial Aid
In case you haven’t heard, some colleges are more likely to provide institutional scholarships and grants than others. Some are generous with merit aid while others give better need-based aid. […]
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Paying Off LoansIs College Worth It?
Right now, there’s a bit of a debate surrounding college. As college costs rise and student loan debt weighs on more graduates, some are starting to ask this question: “Is […]
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Financial aidFinancial Aid Definitions You Need to Know
The financial aid process is full of terminology that not everyone is familiar with. To help, we put together an alphabetical list of commonly used financial aid terms and their […]
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Student & Parent LoansFactors Impacting Your Student Loan Repayment
Getting a student loan is essential to most students receiving a college education. Whether your child opted for a federal loan, a private loan, or a combination of both, they […]
