Keep these questions in mind as you plan your next college visits and take the time to schedule an appointment with the school’s office of financial aid. 1. What are your financial aid deadlines? In addition to deadlines for the standard financial aid applications: the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and PROFILE, the … Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office
It’s a jungle out there–cluttered with all kinds of college advice. How does a parent hack through the massive amounts of advice and find what they need with confidence? It’s not easy. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of college help websites, Facebook groups, YouTube channels and more offering paid and unpaid advice about college. … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About College from 5 of the Best Experts
When parents and students enter the college-bound process, issues arise. It’s the inevitable clash of what parents think is best for their kids, and what the kids want. Over the past 18 years the clashes have been over such things as food, friends and entertainment choices. As college approaches, the parent-student conflict intensifies. Following are … Continue reading Compromising During College Prep
If you’re a parent with a college-bound teen you might be feeling just a bit overwhelmed. With tuition costs rising and many colleges reducing their financial aid packages, it’s easy to wonder if you’ll be able to afford that hefty college price tag and focus on college sticker shock. Whether you are looking at fall … Continue reading College Sticker Shock
The National Center for Education Statistics requisitioned a study that followed the attainment and persistence rates of a nationally representative sample of 19,000 American students, following them over the past six years. The report found that within six years of enrollment: 35 percent of students had not received any type of degree and were no … Continue reading 5 Tips to Avoid Being a College Dropout
Many times, students and parents just “let the college decision happen”. They automatically assume that once they make the decision to attend, they will be able to get in somewhere, even if it’s a local community college. You should take charge of your college process and make it your “job” to find a place where … Continue reading 3 Ways to Take Charge of the College Process
As the costs of college keep rising each year, many students and their families find it necessary to rely on financial aid to help pay for college. There are many different types of financial aid available, and knowing which one best matches your situation is key to not only choosing the right type of aid, … Continue reading How to Prioritize Your Financial Aid Options in College
If receiving financial aid is the key to attending college, you might want to look at your college’s financial aid footprint. Every college reports the statistics related to their financial aid profile. These statistics can tell you how generous they are with their scholarships and grants and also the percentage of students who receive help … Continue reading What is a Financial Aid Footprint?
When I was in high school, parents would never think of helping their student with college prep. The high school counselors handled any questions and most my classmates attended the local four-year university. But parenting has changed and so has college prep. With record numbers of students applying to college and the soaring costs of … Continue reading How Can Parents Help With College Prep?
Most parents feel their student’s smartphone is an extra appendage. Your student’s entire life is on their phone. They use it to stay in touch with friends (and you if you’re lucky), they use it for homework, for research, for gaming and just about every other task in their lives. Why not add some beneficial … Continue reading Apps to Make College Prep Easier