Financial Matters: College Choices & Return on Investment
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college – location, academic options, student services, … Read More
Financial Matters: Comparing Financial Aid Packages
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
March Madness, the annual men’s NCAA basketball tournament, tipped-off this week with an estimated 70 million brackets filled out. Over … Read More
Financial Matters: Free Money vs Loans
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going … Read More
Financial Matters: Tax Benefits for Education
Tax credits may be available to parents who pay higher education costs for their dependents. An education credit helps with … Read More
Financial Matters: College Loans
As we have often said, paying for college is a significant challenge for many families. Once all types of grants, … Read More
Maximizing Merit Aid
Although many middle-class and upper income families will not qualify for need based aid, they still may find the cost … Read More
The CSS Profile
The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government; this aid is distributed by colleges using information … Read More
Filing the FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based … Read More
How Movies Can Help You Write Better Application Essays
Like most people, you probably have many stories that you can tell about your life. You’ve done things, gone places, … Read More
Financial Matters: Talk To Your Kids About Money
Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware … Read More
Financial Matters: Does Attending College Make Financial Sense?
Media stories about the rising cost of a college education and student debt, combined with the lingering economic effects of … Read More