Each year in September, high school seniors start thinking about one of the most misunderstood aspects of applying to college – filing the FAFSA. Even though this form can open the door to federal, state and institutional financial aid, there is so much pressure associated...
As you are probably painfully aware by now, the 2022-23 FAFSA will come online October 1, 2021. This is the document that helps colleges determine how much financial aid they will offer, so it is very important to be prepared. My last blog listed the...
The financial aid application season is soon to be upon us! The FAFSA and CSS Profile applications for the 2022-23 academic year are both scheduled to be available online beginning October 1, 2021. I highly recommend that you complete and submit these applications as early...
With college in the near future, the High School Class of 2022 is on the verge of adulthood in so many ways. Many students, however, don’t think realistically about the cost of attending college, or get their heart set on a particular school without any...
By October, most members of the high school Class of 2022 will be busily ensconced in the tasks of selecting a college and applying for the financial aid to help pay for it. Financial aid can be a confusing world. Making the wrong decisions could...
As we move into August, rising college freshmen are putting the finishing touches on their college payment plans. They already know what their out-of-pocket costs will be, and understand how much money they need to borrow to cover their expenses. But rising high school seniors...
