The FAFSA Simplification Act will take full effect with the 2024–25 financial aid season, including the roll out of an overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As... read more →
This time of year, juniors are starting to consider where they want to apply in the coming year and seniors are starting their application and financial aid process now through... read more →
We originally posted this blog when the changes were announced in April. Since October is in right around the corner, we want to remind you of the FAFSA changes. One... read more →
We have to warn you. The competition for your student is fierce. Many parents already know what we’re talking about. When your student reaches high school (often after they register... read more →
Determining financial aid is based on a family's "need." Need is determined by looking at a family's income and assets (and, in some financial aid applications, expenses like medical bills).... read more →
August always seems to bring a fresh perspective on finances and life. The long days of summer are winding down and you might be feeling that classic “back to school”... read more →
Updated August 2023. If your goal is to keep the cost of college down, it's critical that your student graduates in four years. The average price of college tuition today... read more →
This fact may shock you...in recent years, the college dropout rate is up to 32.9%. Undergraduate freshmen have a one-year dropout rate of 24.1%. These numbers are startling, especially for... read more →
If federal student loans are part of the plan to pay for college (and for most students they are!), college entrance loan counseling will also be on the “to-do” list... read more →
In Ohio alone, there are 1,794,000 student loan borrowers owing approximately $62+ billion in debt. The average borrower owes $34,721. These numbers don't lie - it's clear that paying for... read more →