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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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LearnInside Scoop on Athletic Scholarships
Families of student-athletes very often do not understand the intensity of competition for athletic scholarships. When this happens, they require assistance to financially prepare for college and maximize their recruiting […]
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FinanceHow to Find Colleges That Give the Most Merit Aid – Follow the Money
We’ve all heard the term “follow the money” but does it come to mind when you think about applying to college? Probably not. If you’re interested in finding merit aid/scholarships, […]
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ApplyHow to Earn College Credits in High School
Earning college credits in high school is a great way to save money, get a head start on your college education, and increase your chances of getting into a good […]
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11th GradersOvercoming Test Anxiety: Tips From a Test Prep Pro
When it comes to test-taking, it is completely normal to experience a few butterflies in your stomach when you’re in pre-test mode. In fact, Anna Silverman, an expert tutor with […]
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College Financial PlanningHow Grandparents Can Pay for College with 529 Plans
A 529 Plan owned by a grandparent doesn’t get reported on FAFSA, but there’s lots more to know if you have to fill out the CSS Profile.
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ScholarshipsAre Community Service and Volunteering Part of Scholarship Requirements?
Students searching for college scholarship money will quickly notice a recurring theme in many scholarship applications and their requirements. Organizations offering scholarships overwhelmingly require students to share what type of […]
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FinanceScholarships for High School Seniors: 7 Fantastic Tips From a Mom Who Knows
I don’t know about you, but it seems like just yesterday that my oldest son was waving goodbye to me as he excitedly began his first day of kindergarten. […]
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ApplyAre Private Colleges Worth It?
Many high school students automatically assume they can’t afford a private college and don’t even consider applying to one. They then mirror some of their friends, applying to a college […]
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ApplyPlanning Some College Tour Trips? Here’s How to Save Yourself Time, Money, and Heartache
Are you a high school freshman or sophomore, or the parent of someone who is? If so, you’re probably wondering about planning some college tour trips. When’s the best time […]
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UncategorizedFiguring Out How Much Financial Aid You’ll Get
It used to be that the only way you could figure out how much financial aid you’d get was by being accepted to a college and submitting the FAFSA. However, […]
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Finance10 Tips for Helping Parents Pay for College
I wish I could say that if you followed everything we suggest here you would never have a problem paying for college. If that were true, we would certainly become […]
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FinanceWhy These Strategies WON’T Help You Pay for College
We understand that college is expensive, and we’re eager to help you find ways to pay for college. However, not all tactics and techniques are created equal. As tempting as […]
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SurviveHelping Teens Set Boundaries – Knowing When to Say Yes vs No
Of all the pieces of advice I gave my daughter before she set off for college, one of the more important maxims was how to say “No.” And as I […]
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FinanceHow to Clean Up Bad Credit if Your Student Needs Student Loans
Are you a parent concerned you won’t be able to help your student with private student loans or a parent plus loan because of your own poor credit? Are you […]
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College Financial Planning10 Tips to Get the Most Financial Aid From Colleges
If you’re a parent of a high school student, make a resolution to gain a better understanding of how colleges determine their financial aid packages. Unlike what a typical financial aid […]
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College List Building10 Important Tips to Get the Most Out of Your College Visit
For high school juniors and their families, if it’s spring break, or the period leading up to it, it’s most likely college tour planning or attendance time. Visiting schools online […]
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Finance5 Myths About How to Pay for College
When our children were born, way back when, we thought we were diligent by opening a 529 plan before they turned one and contributing to it on a regular basis. […]
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College LifeMoney-Saving Tips After You’ve Dealt With Tuition
Getting merit aid and appropriate financial assistance can help with tuition and even room and board. But there are more ways you can save during the college process. From getting […]
