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ApplyThe New Ivies in 2026: Academics, Admissions and Affordability
If you’re considering colleges, the “New Ivies” present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, admissions, and affordability. In This Article: What Are the New […]
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FinanceScholarships for Students with Disabilities
disABLEDperson, Inc. National Scholarship Competition Amount: $2,500 Apply By: March 23, 2019 Description: Scholarship is open to students with disabilities who are enrolled in a two or four-year college or university […]
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Paying Off LoansStill Paying For My College Education Eight Years Later
As a 29 year-old college graduate working in the corporate world, you might think I already have my student loans paid off and life figured out. Wrong. If it weren’t […]
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College SavingsThe Challenges of Paying for College
PARENT’S STORY My son got into Morehouse College, the only all-male, historically black institution of higher learning, which was indeed an honor. Then, the grim reality of how we were […]
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ApplyAccepted to College: Should I Hold Out for More Money Before Committing?
As an experienced mother in the college admissions process, here’s my warning – once your student is accepted but not yet committed, be prepared for heavy-handed marketing tactics & “incentives” […]
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Student & Parent LoansExplaining $80K in Student Loan Debt to a 17-Year-Old
How do student loans work? Helping your teen understand this reality is vital if you want them to avoid taking out too much in student loan debt for college.
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FinanceDo You Have to Pay Back FAFSA?
Financial aid is a complex process, and the acronyms and terms can be confusing. FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a term that is thrown around […]
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FinanceScholarships For Hispanic Students
AMS Minority Scholarships Amount: $6000 Apply By: Feb 8, 2019 Description: The AMS Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, […]
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Financial Aid AppealsComparing Your Financial Aid Offers
The following questions, along with our Compare College Offers tool, will help you decipher your financial aid award offers to compare the net cost of each college in an apples-to-apples […]
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FinanceWhy Does It Cost So Much To Go To College?
If you find that the cost of college is nearly giving you a heart attack, you’re not alone. How Much Does College Cost? It’s not just the cost of […]
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Federal LoansYour Parent PLUS Loan Was Denied, Now What?
If you’re looking for options to help your student pay for college, you’ve probably looked at a Parent PLUS loan. They are generally easier to get approved for than private […]
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SurviveWould a Trade School Be a Better Option vs. College?
Going to college isn’t the only way to get ready for the real world… Trade School Can Be an Alternative to College Not every student is interested in a traditional […]
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College SportsApplying to College as a Student-Athlete
The college process can seem overwhelming at times. Though the college calendar is well-known and static, the way students navigate their journey differs. There are specific aspects, interests, and conditions […]
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FinanceFinding and Applying for Private Scholarships
Pam Andrews is a College Admissions Coach and Scholarship Strategist. I recently spoke with her about the process of finding and applying for private scholarships. Pam is known for helping her […]
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FinanceHow To Search and Apply For Private Scholarships
We’re excited to be hosting Pam Andrews, aka The Scholarship Shark. We’ve been following Pam for awhile and have admired her approach towards helping students through the private scholarship […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsUnderstanding the Financial Aid Appeal Process
What Is a Financial Aid Appeal? Second only to the all-important college decision letter is the financial aid award letter. For most families, this award letter dictates whether they will […]
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College Financial PlanningCollege Tax Guide (2019): What You Need to Know about Scholarships, Tuition, and Loans
With tax season underway, understanding what college expenses are tax-deductible for parents — or students — is a big part of long-term planning. From scholarships to 529s to student loans, […]
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AcademicsIs It Really Worth Taking AP Classes in High School?
Students at highly competitive high schools sometimes collect Advanced Placement classes in their schedules like Halloween candy: “I’ve got 5 APs this year.” “Why don’t they offer AP Phys Ed?” […]
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ICYMIICYMI Paying For College Discussions: 12/15 – 12/31
Top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group for the weeks of 12/15 – 12/31/18… Dilemma of Daughter Accepted Early Decision But With No Financial Aid: One […]
