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Sep
29
This time of year, juniors are starting to consider where they want to apply in the coming year and 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, because some juniors didn't set themselves up...
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Sep
22
We originally posted this blog when the changes were announced in April. Since October is in right around the corner, we want to remind you of the FAFSA changes. One of the most important items to note is that the FAFSA form will be rolling out sometime in December and...
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Sep
07
Determining financial aid is based on a family's "need." Need is determined by looking at a family's income and assets (and, in some financial aid applications, expenses like medical bills). Families often think of real estate as an asset, but real estate can take different forms--the primary residence, a second...
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Aug
31
August always seems to bring a fresh perspective on finances and life. The long days of summer are winding down and you might be feeling that classic “back to school” energy – whether you have kids in school or not! Of course, as adults, we don’t get a back-to-school shopping...
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Aug
25
West Virginia University – that state’s largest public “flagship” university – recently announced that they’re cutting several academic programs due to a multi-million-dollar operating deficit. This announcement sent shockwaves through the college planning industry. Some applaud their efforts to reduce the budget, which ideally will lower the price tag for...
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Aug
18
Updated August 2023. If your goal is to keep the cost of college down, it's critical that your student graduates in four years. The average price of college tuition today is: $39,400 at private colleges $10,940 at public colleges (in-state residents) $28,240 at public colleges (out-of-state residents) Adding another year...
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Aug
11
This fact may shock you...in recent years, the college dropout rate is up to 32.9%. Undergraduate freshmen have a one-year dropout rate of 24.1%. These numbers are startling, especially for parents with high hopes that their children will attend college and thrive. How can we make sure students are financially...
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Aug
04
If federal student loans are part of the plan to pay for college (and for most students they are!), college entrance loan counseling will also be on the “to-do” list for students heading to college. Years ago, students were expected to read the paperwork about their loans and were responsible...
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Jul
14
Teaching finances to students is something we feel passionately about. In the State of Ohio, the legislature has gone back and forth about how to teach budgeting and financial concepts to students. They have left it to the local school districts to incorporate learning standards as they see fit, whether...
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Jun
25
Dr. Jason Slone Hello! It’s my pleasure to be the newest member of the wonderful team at Capstone Wealth Partners. For my first blog, let me tell you a little bit about me. I was born and raised in the small town of Shelby, OH, and then went to the...
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