Updated January 2024. Senior year is a whirlwind of activity. Students and their parents are anticipating the journey to college that's right around the corner. Fall semester means that application... read more →
Another FAFSA launch has come and gone -- the doors have officially opened for the 2024-25 filing season. Have you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid... read more →
Remember: The FAFSA for the 2024-25 school year opened in December 2023. You can complete your FAFSA by clicking here. Now, let's take a closer look at the mistakes you... read more →
When choosing a college, nearly half of students recently surveyed indicated that cost was a key factor when ruling out institutions. They also looked at: Major offered Location/size University's academic... read more →
Every year, students and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Every year, parents wonder, "What's the point?!" The FAFSA is a tool used by the... read more →
For most families, student loans must be part of the college-funding conversation. Families can minimize the amount of debt their students take on through careful planning for smart savings, tax... read more →
In today's college search, students put so much stress on themselves to find the right "fit." Often, they focus on schools where they can get in and get a great... read more →
Updated November 2023. Grandparents want to help. They see the expense ahead for their kids to pay for college education for their grandkids. The goal for everyone is to help... read more →
Raise your hand if you (or your kids) have untouched money left in an old 529 Plan after you graduated college. Good problem to have by the way! This is... read more →
As of October 1, 2023, the “pause” on federal student loan payments will end. The pause was enacted during COVID-19 in 2020 and has been in place for nearly 3... read more →