The school year has begun and it is officially time to start learning about the new FAFSA! It will be opening late -- in December -- so there is plenty of time to learn about the new form and get your students and families prepared. Many school districts and...
Professionals! Waiting to get a look at the all-new FAFSA? Federal Student Aid’s first big reveal of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid is scheduled for Thursday, August 17th from 1-2:30 p.m. EST. Federal Student Aid, the government agency which...
Heading to college this fall? Now is the time to plan for paying your college bills this year. Are you considering a student loan to help you cover your costs? Make sure to give it careful thought before signing the loan agreement. Student loans may seem complicated....
To our juniors: We know it’s been a long year already – but it’s time to start thinking seriously about your college list. Ideally, you'll want to work on college applications over the summer. Still undecided and need some inspiration? It can help to watch TikTok...
As your college offers begin to roll in, you will start getting financial aid award letters as well. You may notice a couple of things: The award letters all look different. And they’re all a bit confusing. It’s not you. The information on financial aid award...
College applications aren’t much fun. It’s tempting to only apply to a few schools, but that may be risky. Students don’t get to see which schools offer the best combination of academics, scholarship money, and low-cost loans until after they get accepted. Your goal...
Juniors: Are you building your college list, but worried about how you will pay for school? The good news is that it is possible to find a good college in any price range. But it is important to know how college pricing and college financial aid work. Recently, the...
Are you a senior awaiting word from the colleges you applied to? The acceptance letters may already be rolling in! Soon it will be time to make a choice. We firmly believe that the cost of a college should be one of the first things you look at. You will need to...
We all spend too much time on social media. It may be hard to break the habit (and let’s face it, nobody wants to), but there are ways to make social media activity work for you. Let's look at Instagram... First, consider unfollowing many of your IG accounts during...
Many students and families struggle to afford college. We all need counseling to help us get through the application and financial aid process. The good news is that counseling tips are available with the swipe of your index finger -- on TikTok! While there are...
