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

Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for … Read More

Now that the heavy-lifting is done on college applications and the students have had a bit of a break from … Read More

You’ve probably seen the headlines suggesting that debt for college students is out of control and getting worse. But, is … Read More

October 1st marks the first day that American families can apply for student financial aid for the 2018-19 academic year. … Read More

Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee … Read More