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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The United States is home to approximately 5,300 colleges and universities. Having that many schools to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse. Yes, every student can... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Every year students and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Every year parents wonder, "what's the point?!" The FAFSA is a tool used by the... read more →
