Springtime is just around the corner and for high-school seniors and their parents, it can be a highly stressful time. As college offers and student aid reports roll in, decisions must be made that will impact students’ lives forever. I recently chatted with Davin Sweeney, an admissions...
One of the most important lessons parents can hand down to their children is how to manage money. These skills help them become adults who can handle their own finances, make smart money decisions, and go on to teach their own children about the value...
While college application time is just about up for most high school seniors, it’s not too early for juniors to get started on the process - and improve their admissions chances at the same time. I recently chatted with college bound pro Allison Lopour who is...
Another year has begun, and college requirements are becoming clearer for this year’s high school juniors. While their senior counterparts anxiously await decisions on admissions and financial aid, juniors are looking down the path of taking the steps necessary to get into college. These juniors need...
Happy New Year! The beginning of another year is always a good time to think about positive actions you can take now to make your future life better. One area that gives families too much stress is paying for college. Instead of laying out a...
Despite our best efforts in the professional college financial aid advisement business, there are still far too many families that miss out on the financial aid they deserve. They think they don’t qualify, or don’t have the time or computer access needed to work through...
Some high school seniors are still feeling the pressure of getting their college applications completed. Maybe they aren’t sure of their final college choice yet, or haven’t discussed the money part with their parents, but there isn’t much procrastination room remaining. Early decision and early action...
The tension is building and the excitement is palpable in many households as college acceptance letters start arriving for students who completed the FAFSA and filed for early decision/early action admissions. These notices may come electronically or via snail mail, so be sure to look...
An article in the Washington Post reported that college financial aid administrators are mystified by this year’s increase in FAFSA verification requests. Although there were some difficulties with the IRS Data Retrieval Tool earlier this year, it was once again available when families started to...
As high school seniors and their parents travel the college path, they come across many strange acronyms. You might have met some of these when you went to complete the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, using the DRT, or IRS Data Retrieval...
