Financial Matters: Understanding Financial Aid Terminology
Navigating the world of college costs can feel confusing. Before deciding whether to apply for financial aid, do research. Here's a glossary of terms to help....
Financial Matters: Important, Simplifying Changes to FAFSA
This year, a new, simplified FAFSA application will roll out. Here's the changes being made for applications for the 2024-2025 school year....
Financial Matters: Maximizing Merit Aid
Have you ever wondered what you can do to improve your chances of getting merit aid from a college? This study correlates actions to increased merit aid....
Focusing on Financial Aid and Scholarships
There's a lot that goes into getting ready for college, and part of that is making sure tuition (and other parts of college life) can be paid for....
Focusing on College Essays
Applying for college involves a number of important essays to write, including your primary entrance essay. Here's some tips for how to stand out....
Financial Matters: The A to Z of College Finances
There's a lot of information behind financing college, so here's the A to Z of some of the most important information you'll need to consider....
Consider Your Return on Investment
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college, but none of them matters if a family is unable to afford that wonderful education....
Financial Matters: Cutting the Cost of College
As financial aid packages arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up and gift aid is down....
Financial Matters: Appealing Financial Aid Awards
If your first choice college offers everything you want, but the price tag is daunting, don’t give up hope; consider appealing the award....
Financial Matters: Comparing Financial Aid Packages
If you apply for financial aid you get an award letter of a college’s offer of financial assistance. Here's a guide to understanding what that package means....
