Make A New Year’s Resolution to Apply for Financial Aid Now!
Happy New Year! Now that all of the fun of the holidays is over it’s time to get down to the serious business of figuring out how you’re going to pay for your college education. Many people start planning for the coming year by making a New Year’s Resolution. Statistic Brain just published highlights from a University of Scranton article which said that 45% of Americans will make a New Year’s Resolution. Only 8% will realize total success in achieving their goal, but another 49% will realize at least some... Read The Rest →
New College Net Price Calculator: Understanding the Limits
Colleges and universities across the country must now mount net price calculators on their websites to enable students and their families to get a better idea of the costs of education. The calculators – mandated by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 – are designed to estimate the cost of attendance, net of loans and grants. But these calculators should be seen only as a baseline in determining your final costs, and it’s important to understand their limitations. Following are a few points to consider. • Don’t expect the... Read The Rest →
Wondering what #CollegeCash is all about?
#CollegeCash weekly chat Thursdays at 10 pm EST/7pm PST Jodi Okun has started a weekly live Twitter chat for parents of students heading to or enrolled in college to help them receive the best possible guidance for Financial Aid planning. Learning the ropes from an experienced professional ensures that your family will get the maximum financial package for your student and allow them to attend the school of their choice. Deadlines, new terminology and just plain no extra time can make financial planning for your child’s education a challenge but... Read The Rest →