The dismantling of the Department of Education is underway, and because the D.O.E is the backbone of the entire federal financial aid system, the impact on federal student aid could
When you have the College Money Talk with your child, put it in terms they can understand, like luxury cars. You already know a Porsche is going to burn an
I’ve been helping families save big on higher education for over 15 years now, but the look on parents’ and students’ faces when they find out we just saved them
Happy Financial Aid Awareness Month to all who celebrate! I’m here to educate parents and students on what they can expect in their financial aid award letter, and what it all
Updated February 2025. Senior year…the pinnacle of the high school journey. This year will fly! Senior year is filled with milestones and memories, and we’re sorry to say — stress.
Junior year is when students can start to see the finish line of high school. They are actively thinking about their next steps–college, career, or maybe military? Things have become
Sophomore year is a time when high school students have settled in. They know the drill, and are comfortable with how high school works. At this point, they will start
In your child’s freshman year, everything about high school is new (and sometimes kind of scary). New school, new classes, new classmates, new teachers…your child is starting on the next
Another FAFSA launch has come and gone — the doors have officially opened for the 2025-26 filing season. Have you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The cost of college is rising sharply—approximately 5% per year. A baby born in 2016 will graduate high school in 2034. The cost for 4-years at a public university will be more than $200,000! What can you do?
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