The Perkins Loan was a federal loan based on a student's financial need. While in college, the loan was "subsidized"--it did not earn interest. The interest rate was a low... read more →
A hot topic for parents of college bound students is always ACT and SAT testing. Parents seek out information to help their students do well on what can be a... read more →
When you think of college, do you picture a 4-year program? Most of us do because that was the experience we had--four years to complete a bachelor's degree. (Although today,... read more →
Everyone owes money (well, almost everyone). The government owes money. We read a lot about the government’s deficit--the debt we owe other countries due to our spending. The United States... read more →
When it comes to planning for college, families need help. Maybe they just need a bit of help or maybe they need some intensive guidance. No matter the level of... read more →
Too often parents can become stuck in a mindset that the only possible college for their student is an elite one. The recent college admission scandal is a great example... read more →
How much can a student and their family afford to pay for college? Colleges use a few different formulas to try and estimate that amount. (You can find a detailed... read more →
Up to this point, parents have SAVED for college and SHOPPED for college. Suddenly, you come to a momentous occasion--you have to PAY for college. Gulp! Often parents face this... read more →
When it comes to choosing a 529 plan, families need to pay attention to the particulars including investment options and state tax credits. In addition, families need to be aware... read more →
This week we are sharing a guest blog post from Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core. At The Core supports students through educational path planning, personalized self... read more →