It’s financial aid season once again. Here are our top 10 FAQs about college financial aid asked by parents and students from among the many questions we've handled about the subject over the years: 1. I probably don't qualify for aid because I make
FAFSA Time – Is Your Checklist Ready?
It’s FAFSA time again so is your checklist ready? Starting October 1st, 2018, new seniors in high school can file their FAFSA forms for the 2019-2020 college year using their 2017 IRS 1040 data. Although both the student’s and parents’ income
How to Pay for College Without Lots of Debt
With some planning, it is possible to pay for a college education without putting yourself behind the eight ball and piling up debt. Here are some strategies that may help show you how to pay for college without lots of debt. Getting a
Financial Aid Impact of Savings and Investments
College funding is a combination of strategies to lower the overall cost. It's not just about 529 savings or dealing with the FAFSA. It is more holistic. When considering the financial aid impact of savings and investments on college funding,
Top 7 Myths About College Financial Aid
If you’re the parent or grandparent of a college bound high school student, you may be overlooking substantial financial assistance and tax opportunities and not even know it. Why? Too often parents become victims of the top 7 myths about college
College Selection and Emotion
Given the high price of a college degree, can you really decide where to go and how to finance it based on a gut check and emotion? For many the decision to pursue a college education has been motivated by a family culture that places a high value
FREE: The New Price of a College Degree in America
Concerned about the high cost of college? Looking for ways to reduce your debt load? As a student or parent of a college-bound student, you look at the sticker price for a degree and wonder if you really can afford the cost. If you've ever worried