Work-study federal student aid…what is it and who can take advantage of it? When today’s Gen X parents were college students, they could earn enough money through their own work... read more →
As we write this blog, our country is griped in a pandemic. Practically everything shut down, and now we are beginning the slow process of adjusting to our new normal... read more →
Every year we have to have this conversation. We would love to NOT have to have this conversation ever again. Every year, we hear the same heart-breaking stories from parents... read more →
High school seniors and their families are waiting on pins and needles in mid-February. They have acceptance letters from several colleges, but they might not know a very important key... read more →
Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core, has some thoughts to share about high school course options and how they can save money on college. At The Core... 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 →
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 →
We've been seeing a dangerous trend. Students entering college are completely ignoring their impending student loan debt. They believe the proposals of several presidential candidates will actually become fact--that their... read more →
Too often parents can become stuck in a mindset that the only possible college for their student is an elite one. The recent college admission scandal is a great example... read more →
Many college graduates are trying to pay off their student loans AND save for retirement. They are failing. Retirement is being put on hold while they focus on simply making... read more →
