Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Going Up More Than 1% for 2022-23

By Westface College Planning | June 1, 2022

Federal college loans are about to become more expensive. Federal student loan interest rates are increasing this summer by more than one percentage point. The new rates will take effect on July 1, 2022. …

Do You Know How to Design a College Funding Plan?

By Westface College Planning | May 8, 2022

Hi Friend, Happy May! The 1st of May was an important deadline for most students to select which college they’ll attend. Congratulations to those students who’ve taken this transformational step by choosing a college! …

How to Design a College Funding Plan 

By Westface College Planning | May 1, 2022

By designing a college funding plan, you can save money on your child’s education. If you earn a higher income, or if you have significant assets, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to pay a…

Finding the Right School for the Right Price & Financial Aid Appeals

By Westface College Planning | April 8, 2022

Hi Friend, It’s April! Congratulations to all our seniors! College acceptances and financial aid offers have finally arrived. YOU get to choose your best academic, social, and financial fit college. If your student’s best-fit…

Guest Podcast: How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price

By Westface College Planning | April 1, 2022

Guest blogger, Lisa Marker-Robbins, is the founder of Flourish Coaching. “Be smarter about slaying the college planning dragon!” is financial planner, Beth Walker’s advice to smart parents who want to preserve their wealth, limit college debt, or…

Maximizing Merit Aid

By Westface College Planning | March 8, 2022

Hi Friend, March is here! We are all anticipating the arrival of spring and the longer days of sunshine. Along with dreaming of warmer weather, high school seniors are also anxiously waiting for their…

What Exactly is Merit Aid, and are you Eligible?

By Westface College Planning | March 1, 2022

You may have heard of merit aid, or merit scholarships. Maybe you heard that it helps pay for college, but do you know how it works or how to get it? Here is what…

Competing Financial Priorities Balancing College and Retirement

By Westface College Planning | February 8, 2022

Hi Friend,  It’s February! Valentine’s Day is our opportunity to send love and say thank you for supporting us at Westface College Planning. Wishing you everything that makes you happiest, today and always.  If…