Overview The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government document that all parents need to fill out in order to receive need-based AND merit-based aid. There are some big changes coming down the line. These changes are …
There are a ton of phrases, acronyms, and words in the college planning world that leave the average high schooler (and parents of high school students) scratching their heads in confusion. This quick college planning lingo guide will tell you …
This week’s post is dedicated to helping you learn how to get better financial aid results. We’ll do this by taking a closer look at those acceptance and award letters. We hope these strategies help you better prepare for and …
Proper college planning takes time and commitment, but the outcome of that hard work is a larger return on investment and money saved throughout the process. Mistake #3:Not filling out the FAFSA. Reason #1: If you don’t fill out the …
The college planning process is hard enough. We hope this week’s highlighted mistake will help you avoid one of its most common financial pitfalls. Mistake #2: Upon acceptance, sending a “nonrefundable deposit to reserve your student’s room.” Before we jump …
Mistake #1: The student only applies to 1-3 schools. Reason #1: It’s important that your family has options financially. Your family will not receive the award letter (AKA your bill), with grants and scholarships, until months after the student has …
Trying to fit their whole life story into a 650-word essay. Narrow your focus! An essay that spans over a long portion of time will be less effective than a story that has meaning and connects to a larger theme …