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...
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...
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...
Looking for an easy way to get started on your hunt for college money? The U.S. Department of Education has a useful playlist with five simple videos to guide you through the financial aid process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Each video is...
