Will you be a senior in high school next school year? Are you a parent with a child in college or headed to college? You will be among the first to complete the federal government’s new simplified version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known...
Looking at the rising costs of college, it is easy to get discouraged. Many private colleges advertise costs above $85,000 per year to attend. Out-of-state public colleges can be above $65,000. Your own state and community colleges may feel expensive as well. These...
It’s an annual rite of spring. National College Decision Day, on May 1st, is a wonderful occasion for college-bound students and their families. If you have taken the leap this year, congratulations! You should celebrate all the hard work that got you to this point....
Juniors: If you’re applying to college and want help to pay for it, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, in your senior year. You will be the first high school class to try out an all-new FAFSA. The U.S. government is...
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...
Are you looking at your student’s financial aid package and considering a Parent PLUS loan? But you are worried about making loan payments immediately? There are ways to keep payments affordable while your child is in college, but it’s important to know the cost. Our...
Many parents want to help their children pay for college, but when the tuition bill comes due they’re short on funds. One option to fill in the gap is the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan program. These loans are administered by the U.S. Department of Education and are...
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 or your parents worried about filling out the FAFSA? We get it. The FAFSA asks for a lot of private information. Families with members who are undocumented may be scared to fill out this federal form. Or maybe your parents believe that filling out the FAFSA...
Looking at your college financial aid offers and wondering about the list of loans you are seeing? Schools almost always offer government-backed loans to students to help pay for tuition and living expenses. They can make college possible if you don’t have a lot of...
