Private Colleges Call for More Need-Based Aid, Less On Merit Aid

But what is merit aid and need-based aid?

In a statement released to the media in early January, a group of private college leaders called on other schools to renew their commitment to need-based financial aid. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the document calls for doing away with the use of the phrase “merit aid” completely, saying that need-based aid will go further … [Read more...]

The 4th Annual Dare 2B Digital Conference: Discover Exciting Careers

Dare 2B Digital’s mission is to ensure that women are fully represented in the wide spectrum of exciting, creative and lucrative careers that leverage an education in computer science.

Did you know that women hold more than half of all professional occupations in the U.S. but only 18% of computer and information science degrees were awarded to women in 2008? That’s down from 37% in 1985. Computational Science underlines nearly all scientific innovation today and drives virtually every sector of the United States’ and global … [Read more...]

Westface College Planning on Financial Planner World!

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Exciting news - Westface College Planning was included in Financial Planner World's list of the top 10 college budgeting sites! Although the decision to go to college may be an easy one for many, establishing a financial plan that supports the decision, and sticking to it, is rarely done without sacrifice. The team here at FinancialPlannerWorld … [Read more...]

An Investment in the Future

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We're excited to announce that Westface College Planning is a sponsor of the Redwood City Education Foundation’s Benefit for a Brighter Future 2012! As we’re committed to helping parents through the process of making the right financial choices for their college bound students, we see great value in helping students be better learners and … [Read more...]

Westface College Planning on Bankrate.com!

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Did you see Westface College Planning's Beatrice Schultz quoted on Bankrate.com? 7 places to find financial aid for adults Young, unmarried students who have never done military service are considered dependent students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Students older than 24 and those who are married, have completed … [Read more...]