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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…

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…

Student Loan Entrance Counseling & Repayment

Hi Friend, As the laid-back days of summer vacation start to wind down, August reminds us that it’s time to start preparing for the school year ahead. For some rising high school seniors, this also means gearing up for college and filling out applications.  Completing the Common Application is one step in the college application…

Social Media & Its Effects on Parents During the College Process

Hi Friend, Summer is all about relaxing in the sun and enjoying the next few months with your family and friends. While students and their families are getting a much-needed break from their busy schedules, now is a good time to create and review your college funding plan. If you have a high school student…

Social Media & Its Effects on the College Process

Hi Friend, June is finally here and the first day of summer is fast approaching. Congratulations to our graduating seniors! What a big accomplishment! While summertime is ideal for enjoying the long warm days, it’s also a time when high schoolers are thinking about their futures and are starting to plan for college.   As students…

Discover What Being Waitlisted Means

Hi Friend, May is here! May 1st was the deadline for most college decisions. Congratulations to those seniors who’ve made their college choice! While most high school seniors have been accepted into a college, some may find they’ve been given the option to be waitlisted. You and your student will want to gain a better…