College Planning
Financial Aid Explained
At Strategies For College, we strongly encourage parents to start planning their financial strategy for their student’s higher education before their senior year of high school. This process involves quite a bit of research and should include a careful, honest assessment of your family’s financial situation. The goal is to develop a plan for college that results…
5 Reasons to Apply for Financial Aid
Hi Friend, Happy Thanksgiving! As the excitement of the holiday season begins, it may become more challenging for your student to focus on the college deadlines approaching. Setting a plan in motion is key to staying on top of the college application process. Keeping up to date with the details of college application season is a big…
5 Important Reasons to Apply for Financial Aid
Every college-aspiring student should apply for financial aid – even those from families with higher incomes. Financial aid can provide valuable support to many students, and there are several reasons why all families should consider applying for financial aid. Here are five important reasons to apply: 1. You Might Qualify for Financial Aid: Many families…
College Application Season & the CSS Profile
Hi Friend, It’s October, and fall is in the air! This year, there are some substantial changes coming to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) stemming from the FAFSA Simplification Act. The projected availability to file the FAFSA for the 2024-25 award year will be delayed to December 2023. The updates to the FAFSA include a complete…
Guest Podcast: How the CSS Profile Could Impact What You Pay for College with Beatrice Schultz
Guest blog featuring: Lisa Marker Robbins, founder of Flourish Coaching with Beatrice Schultz, owner of Westface College Planning. In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: Key Takeaways: “It is a time to have a real consciousness about these $1,000 here and $1,000 there – it’s a huge amount of money.” – Beatrice Schultz About Beatrice Schultz: Beatrice…
Seniors College Prep Checklist
Hi Friend, It’s September, the school year has officially begun! As your family returns to regular routines and your student is one year closer to college, now is a good time to review your college financial plan. If you have saved money in a 529 college savings plan, these are the first funds you should…