New FAFSA Changes
January 8, 2021
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We welcome Matt Carpenter, from College Aid Pro™, who has shared this feature video with us to discuss the new changes to the FAFSA. There are pros and cons to
Category: College Planning
Making a List of Colleges: Are You Ready for the Tough Questions
December 11, 2020
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Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core, has generously agreed to share a guest post with us. She has some thoughts to share about college selection and how
Essential Planning For College-Bound Students
October 23, 2020
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Today we welcome a guest post from our friend, Logan K. Philipps, Esq. Logan is a partner at Resch, Root, Philipps & Graham law firm in Dublin, Ohio. He and
Parents, Dependents, and Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships and Reporting
September 18, 2020
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When dependent students apply for financial aid whether via the FAFSA or CSS Profile, they will have to provide parental information as part of the process. Some questions can come
How Are Test Optional Colleges Handling Merit Scholarships?
September 11, 2020
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The SAT exam was born in 1926 and the ACT in 1959. The ACT and SAT exams were created for the purpose of leveling the playing field in college admissions.
College classes have gone online. Why does it still cost so much?
September 4, 2020
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Colleges were hopeful. They hoped to have students on campus and taking classes in person despite COVID-19. As we wrote this piece, some colleges are holding classes in person, but
Liberal Arts Colleges in Crisis
August 26, 2020
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When we originally wrote this blog back in March of 2019, we focused on the small liberal arts colleges that were struggling financially and closing their doors. Small names like
For-Profit Colleges: What You Need to Know
August 18, 2020
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Often, we only hear the horror stories about for-profit colleges. We hear the news about the college that took advantage of their students leaving them with huge debt, no better
Getting Sick at College: Some Financial Considerations for Parents
August 7, 2020
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Every fall, parents send their children off to college. The anxieties for parents can be many. One big one…What happens if your child gets sick at college? Having a sick
Going to Graduate School: Is it a good idea? How do you pay for it?
July 17, 2020
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Every year, college graduates leave their home of the past four or five years and consider the road ahead of them. Most start their careers, but some consider continuing their
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