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....
Financial Matters: Tax Benefits Help Cover the Cost of College
College is expensive, but two educational tax benefits can help U.S. students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ tax obligations....
Financial Matters: Pre-College Financial and Legal Matters
There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college, especially if they will be turning 18....
Financial Matters: Money for College
Money should never stop anyone from attending college! College can be expensive, learn about resources available to help you and your family pay for college....
