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
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?
When choosing a college, nearly half of students recently surveyed indicated that cost was a key factor when ruling out institutions. They also looked at: Major offered Location/size University’s academic
Students are plunging headlong into huge debt holes without a real sense of how much this debt will affect their future after graduation. The scariest part is that they have no real idea what they are getting into. How can we help high school seniors make pro-active student loan decisions?
We hear these stories every day. Mom, Dad, and high school junior visit a college. Junior is thrilled with the school–loves everything about it. Mom and Dad discover too late what it will cost them.
Mid-fall break is a great time to check in with your student about their budget, what they’re doing well, what they need to work on, and confirming who is paying
“If you get in, we’ll make it work.” These 8 words are by far the most dangerous words in college planning. We hear from parents who have told their children
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