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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 LifeWhat NOT to Bring to a College Dorm
Remember – less is more when it comes to dorm shopping. Take advice from a mother who found out what her student didn’t need, and shares her thoughts with you.
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Financial aidHow Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?
Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting time! Meanwhile, you’re probably setting the final pieces in place, […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesAP Exam Registration and Schedule 2026
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves. In addition, they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of […]
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Financial aidFinancial Aid Paperwork From Hell
There is one piece of my daughter’s college application process that is entirely mine, or rather, my responsibility to do with her. Insert doom and gloom music here … HINT: Anything […]
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College LifeCare Package Ideas Your College Student Will Love
You’ve gone through the difficult process of sending your child off to college. After lugging around untold numbers of boxes and suitcases and hand carts as you unpacked them and […]
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FinanceHow to Pay for College When You Haven’t Saved Enough
When my older daughter started the college search, we knew nothing about the financial side of things, other than that we had been saving religiously in a 529 since she […]
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Freshman yearStudents, Learning Disabilities, and College
In a few short weeks, my son will be done with his first semester of college. The semester has gone so fast. It seems like just yesterday that my husband […]
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College List BuildingQuestions to Ask on a College Visit
Finding a college that is the right “fit” for you involves more than just finding out if the school offers your intended major. When visiting college campuses for the first […]
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Student & Parent LoansHow Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit
Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for maximum loans, or cosigning for your student at a private […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesMaking the Most of Summer Activities for High School Students
In the world of college admissions, your summer break isn’t just a chance to relax—it’s an opportunity to stand out. How you spend those precious summer months can significantly impact […]
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College LifeFERPA Waiver and Other Legal Documents College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all the paperwork now out of […]
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College List BuildingWhat If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author. Not Making the Cut Long and off-topic, but […]
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Financial Aid Appeals5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers
The art of negotiating, when it comes to buying cars and homes, has been mastered by many. However, when it comes to negotiating the price of a college education and […]
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College Financial PlanningCollege Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will send the signal to choose the perfect school for your […]
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High school to collegeWhy Taking a Gap Year Could Be a Senior’s Best Next Decision
…Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~from “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost […]
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College LifeWhat I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records
College students are legal adults, and as such, colleges will not discuss academic and medical issues with parents without a student’s permission.
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High School Academics & ActivitiesPassing On My Top Lessons To High School Freshmen
If you could change one thing about your high school experience, what would it be?” I get this question more often than you might think, from parents and students looking […]
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ApplicationsAdmission Expert’s Advice on Applying Early Decision vs. Early Action
Applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for college applicants. The following is a breakdown of what you need to know before you apply ED […]
