Financial Matters: Write Your Way to a College Scholarship
Winning a scholarship essay competition can help defray the rising cost of higher education. Tips on how to create a winning essay....
Financial Matters: It’s Time for FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. Learn here how it is used in determining financial aid....
Financial Matters: Do You Need to Submit the CSS Profile?
The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government. About 240 institutions, however, use an additional form: the CSS Profile....
Financial Matters: Studying Out-of-State at In-State Prices
Because of agreements developed between some states, many out-of-state students pay tuition at the same or only slightly higher rate than in-state residents....
The FAFSA Simplification Act
The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2021 brings a slew of changes to the FAFSA that will begin with the 2022-23 application cycle. Here's the information you need....
Why Hire an Independent Consultant?
Why hire a college admissions consultant? The college process can be stressful for families with all the talk of acceptances...
5 Myths about College Financial Aid
Let's look at some common myths surrounding financial aid! Here's the truth on qualifying for financial aid, FAFSA, and taking on student loans....
How to Pay for College
Student loan debt is a concept that scares many a teen and parent. But scholarships are a solution that's more accessible than you think. Here's the facts....
