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...
Well, 2020 and 2021 have certainly been some pretty remarkable years. Between COVID, natural disasters, unemployment, and economic swings, family budgets have taken a major hit. It can be hard enough to recover and get back on solid financial footing, but for families with a...
Many changes are anticipated concerning the way college-bound students apply for, and receive, financial aid. Although families have been seeking reform for years, changing a process as entrenched as this can take time. Hopeful signs of change are on the horizon, however. As part of the Consolidated...
Just when you think you have everything figured out about financial aid, along comes the Department of Education with some pretty sweeping changes. For years, parents and students have struggled with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and the resultant Expected Family...
It has certainly been a difficult year with COVID and natural disasters disrupting our lives in many unusual ways. Parents may be tempted to let their students take off this summer so they can “just have a little fun.” While this might be acceptable for...
Now that high school classes are wrapping up for another year, it is time to lay down some serious plans for the summer. Although you want to include a good dash of fun, rising high school seniors also need to include a lot of activities...
I am always so proud of the students I work with, but especially at this time of year when they are graduating from high school and college. All of their hard work paid off, and I wish them the very best in whatever path their...
Congratulations to the college Class of 2021! You have come a long way, faced a lot of challenges (particularly during this past year!) and are now ready to graduate and head out to life in the real world. It’s time to think about jobs, where...
Another school year is about to end. While it definitely had its challenges, there are still many reasons to celebrate. The Class of 2021 will graduate soon, with a significant percentage heading off to college. As the Class of 2022 prepares to move up, there...