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High school juniors will begin to look at potential colleges soon and seniors have already applied to many.  For each group, the key factors they will evaluate may include the look and size of [...]

The 2020–21 FAFSA® application form became be available October 1! If your student plans on attending college between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, you should fill out your FAFSA form as soon [...]

It’s financial aid time, and everyone should apply for financial aid, regardless of income. Even students from wealthy families can take advantage of a low-cost Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. The [...]

The Ins and Outs of Your Financial Aid Award Letter College financial aid award letters are now being mailed out to countless college-bound students and decisions for college enrollment must be [...]

How to Navigate Expected Family Contribution (EFC) If you’re helping your student prepare for college, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. Usually, the big price tag is the biggest concern for [...]

How and When to Start the College Planning Process Applying to college can be complex, especially when we consider how much the college planning process has changed since we were in school. With [...]

9 College Planning Mistakes You Must Avoid Do money worries or the admission process keep you up at night?  Avoid these common college planning mistakes to eliminate your fears. Paying for [...]

  Spring brings warm weather, flowers, as well as the potential for “emotional showers” as many families are racking their brains to figure out how they will pay for their [...]

How do schools calculate financial aid? For nearly a decade, on of the most popular questions we receive most often is: “Why didn’t this school give my child more money? It’s frustrating that [...]

How does the new 2018 tax law affect your college funding? Specifically, in regards to cash flow and financial aid, the simple answer is… It depends. If your taxes end up being lower under [...]