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...
(UPDATE: October 2022) The first step of the FAFSA process, creating your FSA ID, has been a technical challenge for many students and their families this fall. This should be easy to do, but the U.S. Department of Education’s website has been overloaded with all of...
Need to earn money while in college? If you were awarded financial aid, you may be eligible to get a job on campus through the federal government’s work-study program. What is federal work-study? It’s a part-time job, typically on campus, that is open to undergraduate...
Have you decided on a college and are planning to take out loans to pay for it? You will want to take some time and do your research. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: 1. Think about how many years you will be in college. If you need loans this year, you will...
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. But like all loans, what you end up…
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 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...
