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Cwp How To Compare College Financial Award Letters

How to Compare College Financial Aid Award Letters to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

The season of financial aid award letters is fast approaching (if it hasn't already begun for your family!). Families have already been through the college application process in the fall... read more →
  • February 10, 2023
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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Searching for the Unicorn University: The Perfect College for Your Child

Did you know no actual mythological stories exist about the unicorn?  “The truth is, unlike almost every single other mythical creature, the unicorn does not appear anywhere in any culture's... read more →
  • January 27, 2023
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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Choosing a College: 3 Key Affordability Questions to Ask

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 →
  • January 13, 2023
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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Having the College Money Talk with Your Child

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 →
  • January 6, 2023
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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FAFSA Mistakes To Avoid

The FAFSA is open and ready to be filled out today, October 1, 2022! Now, let's take a closer look at the mistakes you want to avoid while filling out... read more →
  • September 30, 2022
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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College Visits

Summertime is a great time for reading a book and going to the pool, but it's also a great time for families to work college visits into their summer travel... read more →
  • June 10, 2022
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning

How Does a Gap Year Affect Financial Aid?

A gap year is a period of time when a student suspends schooling in order to explore the world through work, volunteering, and/or travel. Often a gap year is taken between... read more →
  • July 16, 2021
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning

How is real estate reported on financial aid applications?

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).... read more →
  • November 6, 2020
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning

9 things you should know about the CSS Profile so you can “Know Before You Go”

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 →
  • October 2, 2020
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College

Parents, Dependents, and Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships and Reporting

When dependent students apply for financial aid whether via the FAFSA or CSS Profile, they will have to provide parental information as part of the process. Some questions can come... read more →
  • September 18, 2020
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
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