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... 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 →
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... read more →
The United States is home to approximately 6,000 colleges and universities. Having that many schools to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse. Yes, every student can... read more →
College is expensive. We know you aren't shocked by that statement. We all hear the news. It is easy to feel outrage at the skyrocketing price tag for college, and... read more →
To encourage saving for college, many states in the US allow for an in-state tax deduction up to a certain amount for savings invested in that state’s 529 plan. Starting... read more →
Changes to the tax code and how they impact paying for college If you follow the news (and who doesn’t today?!), you know the tax code has undergone a major... read more →
Since this piece was written in January 2016, the FAFSA filing deadlines have changed. For the first time, the FAFSA will go live October 1, 2016. Visit our new blog... read more →
When it rains, it pours! This week the Obama administration announced not only a new College Scorecard website but also revisions to FAFSA—both with the aim of making college more... read more →
