Paying for college can be daunting for any family or student, but with the right strategies, planning, and information, you can make it more manageable. Here are five essential things to consider when planning to pay for college: Knowing the Cost in Advance Understanding the true cost of college is the first step in financial planning primarily because it can …
Five Key Qs & As About Finding College Scholarships
College can be expensive. Discovering ways to decrease the cost by finding free money could make the difference between graduating with mountains of debt or not. In this blog post, we will answer five key questions about grants and scholarships. What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship? These terms are often used interchangeably to note an award …
The Importance of College Fit
Goldilocks and the Three Bears of College Fit All parents want their children to be successful and college is a natural step after high school for many students. In fact, students who attain a four-year degree have historically higher lifetime earnings than their counterparts who do not. According to College Board’s “Education Pays 2023” report, students with a four-year degree …
What to know: The college admissions timeline
Parents: Know the college admissions timeline The college admissions process can be tricky for any family, especially those going through it for the first time. Separate financial aid and admissions applications, multiple deadlines at each school, standardized exams, letters of recommendation, required essays, and, this year, changes to federal financial aid. No wonder you feel stress. Here’s the good news: …
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