Financial Matters: How to Find Colleges That Offer Merit Aid
Understanding how merit aid works, how it differs from need-based aid, and how to find generous colleges can make a big difference in your college experience....
Financial Matters: It’s Time to Complete the FAFSA and CSS Profiles
Understanding the financial aid process can make the difference between affordability and overwhelming debt. Here's how to get ready to complete FAFSA and CSS....
Financial Matters: Staying Smart in Uncertain Times
College planning in 2025 is feeling especially unpredictable. It can feel overwhelming for families trying to find the right school for their student....
Financial Matters: Scholarship Scams Targeting Families
As the cost of college continues to rise, it’s understandable that families are eager to find financial aid opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too...
Financial Matters: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First Year
For many students, the first year of college is their first real taste of financial independence. While this is an exciting time, it requires the right approach...
Financial Matters: Asking for More Merit Aid
Your teen has just received their college acceptance letters, and one of those schools is their first-choice college! But: the merit aid awarded is too low....
Financial Matters: Understanding Your 529 College Savings Plan
As college costs continue to rise, parents of college-bound students are increasingly turning to 529 plans as a strategic way to save for children's education....
Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit aid programs in response to competition from public institutions and affordability concerns....
Financial Matters: What Parents of High School Seniors Need to Know
This year’s financial aid landscape brings changes that parents of college-bound seniors should understand. The traditional financial aid timeline has shifted....
Financial Matters: Return on Investment
Just like when making big purchases, such as a car or house, families need to weigh costs of colleges against the expected benefits- the return on investment....
