Originally published April 2017. Updated on January 2021. We see it often at this time of year. Juniors are starting to consider where they want to apply in the coming... read more →
Fans of ESPN’s College Game Day know the familiar “not so fast, my friend” from Lee Corso. Sometimes we come across articles that cause us to say those very words.... read more →
Do you know what is scary?! We’re not talking zombies, ghosts, or witches. We're talking scary student loans! How about these facts? The current outstanding student loan debt in the... read more →
When families file for federal financial aid, they will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required at colleges to determine eligibility for federal grants,... 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 →
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 →