Back-to-school is an interesting time of year. New high school seniors are learning about financial aid and getting ready to file the FAFSA as soon as possible after it becomes available online October 1. But, for the new college freshmen and other returning college students,...
Each year about this time we begin to hear the whispers of a “student loan crisis.” Those students who graduated in May are just now beginning to feel the impact of their borrowing decisions during their college career. Many have not really gotten set up...
As a rising high school senior, you have a lot on your plate for the summer. You have to narrow down your college choice list, and start gathering documents so you are ready to file the FAFSA when it becomes available in October. Another item...
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...
