It’s an age-old question - can our family really afford to send our children to college? No matter what economic group you are in, the cost of a college education can weigh heavily on the family’s finances. Some families think a college education at a...
It’s the last part of the college process. Your student applied for admission and was accepted, you both completed and submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and you received and accepted a financial aid offer that should be very helpful in...
Each year Discover Student Loans conducts a survey to better understand what parents think about the college financing process. While the vast majority of parents believe college is important, the difficulty comes in finding how to pay for it. The results provide insights that can...
Another school year is quickly coming to an end. High school seniors are getting ready to graduate and move on to their college dreams, while juniors might still have a long road ahead of them. These students will deal with the FAFSA online availability of October...
May has finally arrived, and that means the college graduation season is about to begin. Very shortly thousands and thousands of ecstatic graduates will throw their caps in the air and march out into a life of freedom and happiness - at least that is...
There are many life topics that parents need to cover with their children in order to help them better manage life’s challenges – love, marriage, and money are all high on the list. But one topic in particular that many parents seem to shy away...
Before graduating in the next few weeks, this year’s college seniors should try to take some time to discover a plan to manage their student loan payments. Yes, things may be a bit crazy with final exams and all, but they are really not going...
Most parents of high school seniors are now breathing a giant sigh of relief as the college admissions and financial aid process is finally completed. It’s time to look ahead to dorm rooms and college classes, without worrying about filling out another FAFSA for a...
The May 1 decision deadline for college admissions is looming large in the homes of many families nationwide. By then, parents and their high school seniors will have to decide which financial aid package to accept and which school to attend in the fall. Is...
April is a huge time of year for many families of high school seniors. For those who have not already made up their minds, May 1 looms as the final decision day. By then, students will definitely have to opt for a college where they...
