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Prepare Your CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®

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While the CSS PROFILE® is required for only about 20 percent of private colleges, for students applying to those schools the application can be overwhelming. Many high school guidance counselors spend most of their time preparing students for submission of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (which is required for all schools, … [Read more...]

6 Tips to Stay Organized with College Applications

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The college application process can be overwhelming. Different schools have varying requirements and deadlines, and it can be hard to keep track of what’s due when. Organization is essential to keep everything straight and make sure that nothing slips through the cracks. Here are 6 tips to help you stay organized. 1. Find out from the start … [Read more...]

Worried About the Expense of College?

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College has a way of sneaking up on parents. Are you ready? Our one-hour workshops provide parents with steps they can take right now to lower the cost of college. Are you financially prepared to enter the most expensive time period of your life? All of our workshops offer steps you can take to get started, without a sales pitch! Here are … [Read more...]

Prepare your Child for College Finances Now

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Your child has navigated high school, taken the SATs, chosen a college and is looking forward to the newfound independence that college life offers. For most young people, college marks their first experience living on their own, with all the freedom and responsibility that comes along with it. As a parent, you know that they’ll learn much more … [Read more...]

January 2012: Happy New Year! Last Minute FAFSA Tips & More

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Greetings! Happy New Year! 2012 is here. If you have a senior in high school, that means there are just a few more months until the time spent researching, filling out applications and more comes to fruition. Can you really afford your dream school? An important step to finding out is filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid … [Read more...]