Pros and Cons of Private Loans

By Westface College Planning | March 8, 2012

According to the College Board, in 2010 students paid for college with more than $235 billion in grants, scholarships and work-study programs, $8 billion in private student loans, and $104 billion in William D.…

March 2012: Smaller Out of Pockets Costs, Updating Your FAFSA & More

By Westface College Planning | March 5, 2012

Greetings! Happy March! For those of you with juniors or seniors in high school, you don’t want to miss out on the extremely valuable and timely information in my College Funding Workshops. My next…

Westface College Planning on Bankrate.com!

By Westface College Planning | March 5, 2012

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…

Higher Education and the Governor’s Budget

By Westface College Planning | March 1, 2012

Have you noticed that tuition rates for California college have been increasing steadily over the past 10 years? From 2008‑09 through 2011‑12, the state of California reduced funding for higher education by $2.65 billion.…

Calculating Future College Costs

By Westface College Planning | February 23, 2012

Did you know that parents of a newborn should start saving approximately $700 per month for the next 18 years in order to save enough money to pay for four years of college at…

Cal Grants: Keys to Qualification

By Westface College Planning | February 16, 2012

If you are looking into ways to finance your student’s college education, Cal Grants are a great option for those who qualify. They offer up to $12,192 per year for college expenses at any…

AP Courses: How Much is Too Much?

By Westface College Planning | February 9, 2012

As colleges get increasingly competitive, students find themselves taking more and more AP (Advanced Placement) classes to gain an edge. Schools can offer up to 34 courses from Art History to Statistics for students…

February 2012: Mind The Gap, Your Financial Aid Package & More

By Westface College Planning | February 5, 2012

Greetings! Happy February! Now is the time to be researching private scholarships to fill the gap. Not sure what that means? Keep reading to find out and to learn 7 tips to get the…