As presidential candidates debate whether the federal government should pay for college costs, there are strong opinions on either side. States such as New York have already settled the question, and resident students of certain income levels can qualify for free tuition at community and...
By now the pomp and circumstance of high school and college graduations is over. Those students celebrated their achievements, and are ready to tackle a new phase in their lives. Now another student level moves up the education ladder to become the next class of...
For most rising seniors, the school year has just ended. It seems like it is way too early to worry about all that college application stuff. After all, applications are not due until the fall and you can’t even file the FAFSA until October 1....
Some people like to think the question is, “When is it too early to discuss money with your children?” But I often turn that around and ask, “When is it too late?” While it can never really be too early to talk about money, even...
While high school seniors grapple with the anxiety of making final college choices by National Decision Day on May 1, high school juniors are finally beginning to grasp what lies ahead for them in choosing a college of their own, completing application forms, and applying...
As the parent of a high school senior, you have a justifiable right to be proud of what you have accomplished together. Your child has grown and matured, gotten accepted into a great college, and even managed to find a way not to put too...
Sometimes it can feel like it is just too much stress having to worry about timeframes and deadlines. But what if thinking about those things could make the difference in your family’s ability to help your student pay for college? Would a calendar seem more...
Spring is here, and that means a change of seasons from winter doldrums to feelings of renewal and reinvigoration. As a college senior, this can be a literal “spring ahead” for you, too, as you get ready to move on to the next phase of...
As a student you know that the most important aspect of school is learning something. In high school you are learning fundamental information on a variety of general topics. In college you will zero in on a specific field of study to gain more information....
Sometimes winter days feel like you are living in a cold, cruel world – especially if you are a high school senior who has just gotten your financial aid award package from a favored college. You spent the summer working hard on your college application...
