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 →
The FAFSA Simplification Act will take full effect with the 2024–25 financial aid season, including the roll out of an overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
