
Bug in the System: Problems with the FAFSA for 2018-2019
What could be confusing about “mom” and “dad”?! Well, on a government form like the FAFSA, it is causing headaches. Single parent filers are having problems with the FAFSA due

What could be confusing about “mom” and “dad”?! Well, on a government form like the FAFSA, it is causing headaches. Single parent filers are having problems with the FAFSA due

More and more students are dreaming of study abroad trips when they think about going off to college. Immersing themselves in the culture of another country. Exploring in a way

We are at the breaking point. The price of college has risen to the point where enrollment is declining. The cost has reached the point where families simply can’t afford

Every year college students and their families file financial aid applications. The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the tool used to apply. The Department of Education
How does this fee-only advisor leverage his proprietary “College Pre-Approval” process to help families with college financial planning? Capstone is excited and humbled to be sharing this article from “529

You’ve been saving in your 529 plan getting ready for that day when your student goes off to college. Well, the day has finally come. What now?! What do parents

What if you could lock in today’s tuition for a child who won’t actually go away to college for many years? What if you could save money to pay for

Going to college is an investment. If you are going to spend upwards of $100,000 on something, it better be worth the money, and just like any other investment you must make the most of it.
Unfortunately, a new study showed that millennials are graduating with more advanced degrees than their boomer parents BUT are earning less.

Have you seen the headlines? The government was making it harder for students to file their federal financial aid applications. In March without warning, the IRS shut down the Data Retrieval Tool with the statement that it was not secure and could be a security risk to personal information on file with the IRS.

Preparing for the ACT and SAT is an important part of the college prep process. Not only do these tests play a role in college acceptance, they are also a significant factor in winning scholarships.
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