Good College Planning is Good Retirement Planning

By Westface College Planning | November 8, 2021

Hi Friend,November is here! The holiday season is just around the corner.The past 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic have been tough for many. The COVID 19 Emergency Relief Package has offered relief for students and…

Failing: Advisors’ Approach to College Planning

By Westface College Planning | November 1, 2021

Guest blogger, Beth V. Walker is a wealth advisor with Carson Wealth Management, the founder of Center for College Solutions, and the author of ” Never Pay Retail for College .” This article was…

Are You Ready to File Your FAFSA & CSS Profile?

By Westface College Planning | October 8, 2021
Sad looking graduate student reviewing debt.

Hi Friend, Fall is here! For parents of high school seniors and college students, that means it is time to get your finances in order and file for financial aid. At Westface College Planning…

Looking For Ways to Cut Down on the Cost of College? Consider a WUE School.

By Westface College Planning | October 1, 2021

What Exactly is the WUE? The Western Undergraduate Exchange, is a regional tuition exchange agreement whereby a resident of one of the 16 member states can go to college at a participating public institution…

Budgeting Tips For College Students

By Westface College Planning | September 8, 2021

Hi Friend, Hurrah! The school year has officially begun! Students are busy with academic and athletic schedules. The return to a daily routine creates the perfect opportunity for families to prepare for filing the…

Four Important Budgeting Tips for Students With Summer Job Earnings

By Westface College Planning | September 1, 2021

1. Stick to a savings plan A good rule of thumb is save first and spend what you have left over. Agreeing on a savings plan ahead of time will make it easier to…

How Your House Can Impact Financial Aid

By Westface College Planning | August 8, 2021

Hi Friend,  August is here! As the leisurely days of summer move into a bustling school year, we want to help make sure you and your student(s) are on an affordable college-bound path.  Is…

How Colleges Assess Home Equity for Financial Aid

By Westface College Planning | August 1, 2021

Guest blogger Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the owner/CEO of The College Solution How colleges assess home equity for financial aid Plenty of parents worry that their home equity might hurt their child’s chances for financial aid. Luckily,…