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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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Standardized testsAchieving a Good Score on the SAT: How the Test Works and Tips for Success
The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test administered by the College Board. U.S. colleges widely use it as one piece of their admissions processes, along with GPA, […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Daughter Keeps Failing Classes. Should I Keep Paying for Them?
Dear Roadie, My husband and I do not qualify for anything through FAFSA. We always said we would pay for four years of college for our kids, and if they […]
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Student & Parent LoansAn Expert Discusses How Student Loans Work
Having to learn about the Basics of the Student Loans at the point during the college admissions process when every parent is “just, plain exhausted” can seem like cruel and […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsThe Best Colleges for Merit Aid
For many families ineligible for need-based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable means researching whether it offers merit aid, how many students receive merit aid, and how […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Switch to a College Job to Get Tuition Discounts for My Kids?
Dear Roadie, I’m a 41-year-old mom with twin 17-year-old sons. My husband and I are concerned about their college expenses. I have a good job in marketing, but I’m thinking […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Struggles in AP Courses. Is The Stress Worth It for College?
Dear Roadie, My son wants to load up on AP classes his senior year because he thinks it will impress colleges, but I think it’s too much. He hasn’t passed […]
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College List BuildingTop 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best merit scholarships. Colleges give this merit aid based on academic […]
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EssaysHow to Write a College Essay That Works
Millions of high school students apply for college each year, and many have to write at least one college application essay — often several. While writing essays isn’t everyone’s favorite […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My College-Bound Daughter Is Upset About Leaving Our Senior Dog Behind. What Can I Do?
Dear Roadie, My daughter is getting ready to go away to college and she’s extremely upset about leaving our senior dog behind. She’ll be a plane ride away. What can […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesOnline AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed
Thousands of high school students take online Advanced Placement (AP) classes each year. These college-level courses offer deeper learning and the chance to earn college credits while studying from home […]
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AdviceHere’s Why Taking out Huge College Loans Isn’t Worth It
Parents, it’s always better to choose the best school you can afford and not take on any significant amount of debt. Even if you can afford nothing, choosing among the […]
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Federal LoansFederal Student Loan Interest Rates 2024 – 2025
The interest rates for federal student loans for the academic year 2024-25 have seen a significant increase of over one percentage point. These rates, which are fixed for the duration […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Insists on Borrowing $200K For a School We Can’t Afford. Did I Fail Him as a Parent?
Dear Roadie, My child committed to a school we cannot afford. He’ll be in debt for potentially $200,000. We fought him tooth and nail and told him that he needed […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Use a 529 Plan Strategically
Saving money in a 529 plan for college expenses puts you ahead of the game. However, you need to know how to use the money the right way. You can […]
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Advice9 Things to Do After Getting Accepted to a College
The road to college has its share of obstacles, but what happens after you’ve been accepted to a college and made your final decision? If you’re not so sure, you’re […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Feels Torn About The College Protests. What Should I Say?
Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a college sophomore. My son told me he has friends who are actively protesting the war in Gaza, but he seemed torn about the […]
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AdviceDoes Waiting Until the Last Minute to Commit Help You Secure More Aid?
We are officially on our fifth of six kids applying to and going to college. The oldest three have already earned their bachelor’s degrees (two of them debt-free, the oldest […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?
Dear Roadie, We just returned from visiting a few colleges and I’m feeling deflated. My daughter is a high-stat student involved in lots of extracurricular activities. She likes many highly […]
