Saving for College
A Guide to Stafford Loans
Stafford loans, repayments, need-based aid, dependent status… Do these make your head spin? College finances can be a sticky–and confusing–endeavor. Fear not: We’ll take out the scary parts of the biggest federal loan available: subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans. Traditionally, these are two most common forms of federal student loans made available to undergraduate students. Colleges…
November 2016 Newsletter: Canadian Universities, Cheapest Out-of-State Colleges & More!
It’s November! The college application season is in full swing for seniors. For any seniors (or juniors) still looking to add some financially and academically ‘safe’ schools to their list, check out our Senior Scoop for U.S.News’ “10 Universities With the Cheapest Out-of-State Tuition”. Don’t forget to look outside the US for great higher learning for a…
October 2016 Newsletter: It’s FAFSA & CSS Profile Time!
Greetings! It’s October, the NEW Financial Aid month! When it comes to financial aid articles, the FAFSA is mentioned everywhere but the CSS Profile is often left out. Many families are not aware that “… if your child is considering any of the top colleges this country is blessed with, it’s the CSS Profile aid…
September 2016 Newsletter: Is Private Worth the Cost?
It’s September and Back to School Time for Everyone! As a parent of a college bound student, the decision whether to pay more for one college education versus another is daunting. This month’s Featured Find discusses results from a CAPSEE report which challenges the assumption that expensive private colleges will offer a better return on…
Introducing the Coalition App
Seniors: You’ve heard of the Common App, but did you know there’s now an alternative? It’s known as the Coalition App for Access, Affordability, and Success, and will be available for the first time in 2016. It rewards students who think ahead in high school, and in fact, allows you to craft a profile as…
July 2016 Newsletter: Federal Student Loan Rates are Dropping
It’s July! We hope you made some wonderful memories this Independence Day. Exciting news: Federal student loan rates are decreasing! Read the full story in this month’s Featured Find. For our upcoming seniors, share our Senior Scoop to nudge them in the right direction and get the ball rolling to plan their college dream. We…