College Planning
How to Write an Effective Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Your high school senior has finally received their financial aid award letter from their favorite college, but what happens if the package isn’t quite what you expected? Has something recently changed with your financial situation? Could there have been a miscalculation when filing the FAFSA? Maybe your student has a recent scholastic achievement to add?…
Making the Most of College Visits
Hi Friend, March has arrived with spring on the horizon and we look forward to sunnier days. High school seniors are eagerly awaiting their final college acceptances and financial aid awards. By April 1st, they should have received all their offers and will have until May 1st to finalize their top college choice For college-bound…
8 Ways to Make the Most of College Visits
This spring is an ideal time to start visiting some college campuses with your college-bound high school student. Your senior will be applying to colleges with deadlines as early as November 1st, so visiting colleges before the end of their junior year is valuable. Make sure to begin this process with a concise list of…
How Juniors Can Prepare for College
Hi Friend, Happy Valentine’s Day! February is a great time to focus and start planning for the next steps needed to prepare for college. Seniors will be receiving college acceptance letters and financial aid awards over the next few months. Even with planning, many families are shocked and overwhelmed by the actual full cost of…
10 Ways High School Juniors Can Prepare for College
It is never too early to start preparing for college. For juniors in high school, now is a reasonable time to start thinking about college admissions, as this year is when they can really start to engage in active college preparation. Junior year can be a busy time, especially for those who are planning to…
Student Loan Borrowers in Limbo
Hi Friend, Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us with the promise of a fresh start. Along with setting your resolutions, now is an ideal time to tackle those college planning goals which ensure you and your family are financially prepared for this next stage of life. In 2023, the Internal Revenue Service will be…