There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college – location, academic options, student services, … Read More

If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a … Read More

March Madness, the annual men’s NCAA basketball tournament, tipped-off this week with an estimated 70 million brackets filled out. Over … Read More

If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going … Read More

Tax credits may be available to parents who pay higher education costs for their dependents. An education credit helps with … Read More

As we have often said, paying for college is a significant challenge for many families. Once all types of grants, … Read More

Although many middle-class and upper income families will not qualify for need based aid, they still may find the cost … Read More

The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government; this aid is distributed by colleges using information … Read More

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based … Read More

Like most people, you probably have many stories that you can tell about your life. You’ve done things, gone places, … Read More

Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware … Read More

Media stories about the rising cost of a college education and student debt, combined with the lingering economic effects of … Read More