Financial Aid
April 2014 Newsletter: College Meal Plans, FAFSA Confusion & More
It’s April! If you’re the parent of a senior, your soon-to-be college student has received acceptance and award letters. They will be making their tough final college choice this month. A not-so-tough, but important, next decision will be the sifting through the options for college meal plans. This month’s Senior Scoop describes a general overview of common…
Tax Advantaged College Strategies
Often times, college planning entails helping a family increase their opportunity to qualify for financial aid. But what can be done for families who will likely NOT qualify for financial aid, given their income level and/or countable assets? Parents who are small business owners have additional college funding tools available to them that other families…
Competency Based Education will be a Disruptive Force in Higher Education
Get ready for a “game changing” system of learning that will soon replace the old model of the “credit hour” and “seat time”. Competency Based Education (CBE) is the next innovative initiative to reach higher education. CBE is a move to personalize learning – teaching degree seeking students what they don’t know and by-passing what…
March Newsletter 2014: College Award Letters, TACS & More
It’s March! We’ve officially dived into spring, and if you are a senior, it’s decision time! The time has arrived to weigh your college options and finalize your college funding plan. Remind your student to keep an eye out for award letters, some of which are now sent via e-mail. As award letters come flooding…
Clearing the Confusion: What to Expect from Award Letters
Seniors: As we dive into the spring months of March and April, it’s time to look out for award letters and college admission offers. The majority of colleges will send out awards letters in March and require your acceptance before May 1st. Breaking Down Award Letters While you can easily find sample letters online to…
February Newsletter 2014: Writing Contest, Merit Aid Restrictions, Senior Checklist & More
It’s February! You may think it’s too early to file your tax returns, but if you have a senior, there are reasons to take action as soon as possible. If you complete your income tax return and update your FAFSA before colleges send out award letters in March, you can expect a more accurate financial…