When choosing a college, 45% of people in a recent survey named cost their primary consideration. The runner up reasons were "major offered", "location/size", and "university's reputation." Cost was the... 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 →
The world of college admissions is ever changing. Recent negative headlines like the Operation Varsity Blues admission scandal has shown a light on a problem with ACT and SAT testing--often... read more →
The cost of college today is a reach for most families--to say the least! Families can make the cost more manageable by understanding how to be an educated consumer. The ideal solution... read more →
So much depends on your credit score. Credit scores are used by lenders like banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, and credit unions. In addition to those, credit scores are... read more →
The National Association for College Admission Counselors is “an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary... read more →
Another October 1st has come and gone. have you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) yet? Congratulations on completing this sometimes onerous task. Sometimes after... read more →
The Perkins Loan was a federal loan based on a student's financial need. While in college, the loan was "subsidized"--it did not earn interest. The interest rate was a low... read more →
Every October 1st, the FAFSA onslaught begins. Articles and social media posts pop up about it, and unless you are on a vacation island somewhere with no internet, you probably... read more →
Every fall, we spend some time talking about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. In 2018, applicants had a new way to apply--via their smartphones! The hope... read more →
