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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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FinanceMake A Resolution To Be Informed – Tips To Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility
We Were Lied To The Costs of College from James Mackenzie on Vimeo. For as long as I can remember, I was told the same thing about my education: “You […]
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ApplicationsDon’t Be Intimidated by College Admissions Counselors: Here Are Insightful Questions to Ask
When it comes to the college admissions process, it’s essential to gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision. One great resource for gathering information is the […]
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ScholarshipsFinding Scholarships: A Winner Shares How She Did It
Kristina Ellis lost her father to cancer when she was seven years old. After his death, her family fell below the poverty level and struggled through years of emotional and […]
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College LifeGifts for Teens and College-Bound Students
It’s the holiday season and believe it or not there are gift ideas to consider for those needing help with college prep and planning. Our list includes gifts for parents […]
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FinanceThe New Paying For College “Paradigm”
When my daughter was accepted to her top college choice and we received the financial aid package, we knew the college was an almost feasible option, but we would need […]
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ApplicationsClass of 2017 Be Aware: More Changes Than Usual in College Admissions and Financial Aid
Keeping up with the college application process and its myriad deadlines isn’t for the faint of heart, but this year includes more changes than usual for the high school […]
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LearnRecent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know
There have been quite a few changes in the world of testing lately, all involving the SAT and ACT. It’s important to know what these changes are, and what […]
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FinanceColleges Generous With Institutional Aid
If you’re the parent of a college-bound high school student, you’re probably looking for any possible sources of free money to help pay for college. This is why we put […]
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ApplyApplying to College with Child Number Two: Are You Smarter?
Watch Out College Process! You know how it is with the first one. You walk around with sanitizer 24/7, ban sugar consumption, and delude yourself that you can protect your […]
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Finance“Follow The Money” To Find More Generous Colleges
I’m about to start helping my daughter put together a list of colleges she may be interested in so we can visit them in the coming months. When she starts […]
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FinanceAre Private Scholarships Worth the Effort?
With all of the college scholarship search websites available, it would seem that getting a scholarship to pay for school has never been easier. One scholarship search site offers to […]
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ApplySee FLOTUS Rap – Go To College
You gotta give it to Michelle Obama for all her efforts in making teens aware about going to college. Here’s the latest effort, where she’s not afraid to show off […]
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FinanceDiscover How To Cut The Cost Of College By Finding Generous Colleges
In this free video, you’ll discover… How to find colleges that are most likely to give your student merit scholarships… Why the right admissions strategy and college list can […]
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ApplyEarly Admissions Season Isn’t Over Yet
If your student is still thinking if they should apply early to college, it’s worth downloading these two lists which detail schools that accept Early Decision and those that accept Early Action. […]
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FinanceWith The New Government Changes, When Should I Submit My FAFSA?
With the recent government announcement of changes to FAFSA, are you confused when you should submit your forms and what tax information to use? The fun starts for families with students […]
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ApplyIs This The Government Trifecta For College Admissions and Financial Aid?
Dear parents of college bound students: I think we’ve hit the tipping point for how much families and the government are willing to put up with the rising cost of […]
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College Financial PlanningPaying for College: What’s a Divorced Parent to Do?
A Divorced Parent’s Story I’m a single parent. My ex-husband had no legal requirement to pay for college and did not contribute, outside of the joint savings we had in […]
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College LifeCan The St. Paul’s School Case Impact Campus Culture?
I, like many other educators, have been watching the trial of Owen Labrie and its outcome. In addition to this graduate’s abhorrent behavior (although some have gone so far as […]
