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. The result? Either devastation for the student told by his parents that he can’t go... read more →
Jan
06
Dec
16
Student loan debt in America is the next financial crisis. In fact, it is the fastest-growing type of debt. 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... read more →
Dec
09
The holiday break is a great time to talk with your student about their budget, what they're doing well, what they need to work on, and confirming who is paying for what. It isn't just freshman who can get off track during the first term of the school year. If... read more →
Dec
02
As of 2021, the current state of student loan debt in America...EVERY SECOND America’s student loans GROW by close to $3,000! The increase in tuition is directly related to the free-flowing market of student loans. If I were in the lending business, I would love to have a loan on... read more →
Nov
04
One value for many families is education. Unfortunately, it now takes a tribe to save and plan for the growing cost of education! This holiday season, if you want to sidestep the mountain of toys that inevitably accumulate, or if you just can't think of anything to get a picky... read more →
Oct
27
The Biden Administration’s application for debt relief is now live through StudentAid.Gov. Feel free to forward this email along to anyone who you think may benefit, including your children and grandchildren. To qualify for loan forgiveness, one of the following must be true: You are an Individual who made less... read more →
Oct
19
We see it often at this time of year. Juniors are starting to consider where they want to apply in the coming year. Seniors are starting their application and financial aid process now through mid-spring, and are deciding where to attend when acceptances (eventually) roll in. Unfortunately, many families with... read more →
Oct
13
It's college application season! When it comes to deadlines, colleges throw around several terms for when the application is due--early decision, early action, regular decision, and rolling admissions to name a few. Some colleges get even more creative with terms like "restricted early action" and others. In this blog, we... read more →
Oct
07
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 filing, changes happen that need correction. What if a student gets married or pregnant? What if a student is applying... read more →