Congratulations! You’ve been accepted into the college of your dreams, unfortunately, that acceptance letter didn’t state that you’ll be attending college tuition free. Perhaps your parents saved up for you to attend or maybe you plan on taking on a part-time job. Either way, tuition plus those extra expenses that come along with being a […]
CSS Profile vs. FAFSA: How Are They Different?
The FAFSA is needed for federal student aid, while the CSS Profile is used only by some schools for state and institutional aid. To get financial aid for college, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. But your school may also want you to submit the CSS Profile, an additional application that […]
The Growing Loan Burden for Parents of College Students
Student loan debt is said to be the next “bubble”. That’s why it’s important to plan for college, learn what’s school give the most aid. There are methods to find the right school that the average person doesn’t know about. Some college debt for most students, is inevitable, the idea is to take control of […]
College coaches watch parents too when recruiting
The recruiting process can be overwhelming at times. Your student-athlete is working hard to improve and get noticed, you’re spending money on trainers, coaches, equipment, etc. What you didn’t think about was the coach is recruiting the athletes parents too. This article points out that fact, https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6791/college-coaches-watch-parents-too-when-recruiting
Completing the FAFSA: Everything You Should Know
This article gives a good overview about the FAFSA. It covers most the asked questions about it. Most parents stress about completing financial aid forms, they have gotten easier, the IRS tool helps significantly but there are still some areas of concern. This article will help answer some of those questions. If you have more […]
Students, families struggle to repay billions in crushing loan debts
This article brings to light the next big bubble we will face as a nation, student loan debt. All your life you are told to get a good education, go to college, get your degree. Some students are finding the burden of paying off their education is stifling their next phase of life. It is […]