This Sunday (November 19 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT,) a free webinar is being offered that should be of interest to your students and their parents. It is hosted by Brennan Barnard, the Director of College Counseling & Outreach at Khan Lab School and will be a Q&A with “Your Money” columnist Read More
If not, we found a recently published guide that can help them. U.S. News & World Report just published a blog that outlines the four different types of federal funding with an overview of each. Four types of federal student loans are available: Here is a link to their post giving an overview of each Read More
There continue to be a lot of questions pertaining to the changes to the FAFSA particularly due to the delay of its implementation. In an archived webinar sponsored by Polygence, Mark Kantrowitz, President of Cerebly, Inc. covers all the new changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, Mark noted these key consequences for families. For example, the Read More
Ghouls and goblins aren’t the only thing lurking around the corner this season. Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and they may be just as frightening! The FAFSA Simplification Act has resulted in many changes meant to make it easier for students to file. The application is being Read More
As parents of college-bound students, you know that higher education comes with not just academic challenges, but financial ones as well. The cost of college can be significant and can put a strain on your family’s finances if not managed wisely. That’s why it’s essential to create a budget for college expenses early on. By Read More
The cost of college continues to increase faster than inflation. Many families are concerned about how they are going to pay for their kids college. A recent survey on College Affordability was conducted by Discover Student Loans. Here are a few highlights:
Numerous organizations raise funds to provide high school seniors with scholarship money. A lot of hard work, dedication, and a sincere desire to support the students is involved. Students are encouraged to keep a list of potential scholarships, apply on time, follow all directions, and make sure all required documents are submitted. This is taking Read More
There have been concerns and many formal and informal discussions related to making the financial aid notifications that students and families receive easier to understand. Like all professions, financial aid has its own terminology and this can affect the communication that takes place between colleges, universities and prospective students. Below are three ways to enhance Read More
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hereThe College Solution hosted a great webinar recently with Lynn O’Shaughnessy (founder of the College Solution) and Mark Salisbury (creator of TuitionFit). In the presentation they discussed how TuitionFit, which is a free tool, can help counselors, students and parents get access to real award letters from schools across the country. They also have a Read More
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