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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 LifeWhen College Kids Come Home for the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, many college students are headed back home for the first time since summer. This can create a combination of joyful anticipation and some trepidation for […]
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College List BuildingVanderbilt University Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Vanderbilt’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you with […]
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College Financial PlanningDo You Know How Much You Can Afford for College?
Paying for college is a major stressor and investment for parents and students. Parents wonder: How much can I afford to pay for college? How much should my student pay? […]
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College List BuildingColumbia University Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Columbia University’s most recent Common Data Set to provide […]
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ApplicationsQuestioning College Admissions Madness
When it came to college, I thought telling my son to just get an education and learn how to think was the right thing to do. I hope I can stick to my guns.
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College List BuildingUPenn Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from UPenn’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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College Financial PlanningScholarships with December Deadlines
Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Amount: Varies Apply by: December 8, 2025 Description: Open to all students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico […]
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College SavingsMerit Scholarships Are Worth the Work
“We don’t qualify for need-based aid, what should we do?” That’s a question too often asked by families worried about paying for college. With college costs increasing faster than household […]
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College List BuildingHarvard Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Harvard’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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College List BuildingMIT Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from MIT’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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College List BuildingStanford University Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Stanford University’s most recent Common Data Set to provide […]
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FinanceTop 10 Public Colleges Giving Out the Most Merit Scholarships
It might come as a surprise to some parents that public universities do give out merit scholarships. We decided to look at merit scholarships awarded by public universities. In general, […]
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College List BuildingRutgers University Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Rutgers University’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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Paying Off LoansHow Well Do Families Navigate The Student Loan Process?
You’ve done the math and realized that there’s no way to send your child to college without a loan. The loan process for college can seem complicated. In an attempt […]
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College Financial PlanningParental Advice on College Admissions and Financing College
Thank you to all the parents who have shared tips, tricks and information about financing college. I joined the Paying For College 101 Facebook group about a year ago, at […]
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College List BuildingHow to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview
For many students, a college interview is part of the admission process. An interview can be a great way for your child to make a great first impression and show […]
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College List BuildingHow to Ace Your College Interview
Is your student nervous about facing a college interview? That’s certainly understandable. The good news is that there are a lot of college interview tips they can use to prepare […]
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College LifeWorking as a Resident Assistant in College: What You Need to Know
In looking up ways to save money on room and board in college, chances are you’ve seen someone mention being a resident assistant (RA) as an option. But how does […]
