Do you get the same questions from students and parents over and over about financial aid? NACAC has put together a very nice Powerpoint presentation that you can share free with students and parents that have questions. It is free to download and use. Here is a quick overview of what it covers: 1: How Read More

Morningstar.com recently published a nice list of 5 misconceptions about College Aid. Here are their tips your students can use: Mistake Number 1: Assuming you won’t qualify for grants. According to government estimates, an estimated 2 million students who are enrolled in college and would be eligible for a Pell Grant never applied for aid. Read More

The Department of Education recently published a list of 5 things students should do after filling out the FAFSA. It is a nice list of tips so we are republishing it here for you: Review the FAFSA Confirmation Page After you complete the FAFSA form online and click “SUBMIT,” you’ll see a confirmation page like Read More

When you sign a contract for a lease or purchase of a property do you typically read the entire contract including all the language in the contract? What about when you apply for a credit card? It’s sad to say but I have been guilty of skimming over the language in contracts as well. A Read More

Choosing to pursue postsecondary education is one of the most important decisions a young person can make. As a school counselor, you are uniquely qualified to help applicants navigate the admission process. And increasingly, students and parents also turn to you as they sort through complex questions about financial aid, college affordability, and the value Read More

A recent report “How America Pays for College” was recently conducted by Sallie Mae and Ipsos. They conducted a telephone survey of 800 parents and 800 undergraduate students ages 18-24. An article in USA Today had some tips that can be used to help families tackle these costs. How much will college cost? : On Read More

When it comes to the college application process, parents and students look to high school counselors to give them the information that they need in order to be successful. That’s especially true when it comes to the financial aid process as it’s a part of the application process that’s especially confusing. Many parents and students Read More

Undergraduates taking out a new U.S. government loan will face nearly a 20 percent increase in interest charges. The U.S. government is raising prices for new student debt, adding hundreds of dollars to the cost of the typical federal college loan. Beginning in July, interest rates on new government loans are set to rise by 0.69 percentage point, according Read More

Wells Fargo has published some great information that can help your students and their parents understand everything they need to know about the financial aid process. Paying for college: Weigh your funding options, understand your costs and the sources available to cover tuition and other eligible education expenses. Get Financial Aid: https://www.wellsfargo.com/goals-going-to-college/paying-college/ Save for expenses: Read More

Our friends at WOW Writing Workshop had a guest blogger, Jodi Okun, share some of her best tips on paying for College. Here is her blog which was written for parents so possibly you will find it of value to share with some of your students and their families: By Jodi Okun Worried about paying Read More