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May 2014 Newsletter: How Much to Borrow for College, 5 Steps to Building a Smart Budget & More
It’s May! May 1st was the deadline for most college decisions. Congratulations to those seniors who made their challenging college choice! For those of you with young kids, you may wonder which type of savings plan is right for your child’s college fund. Should you consider saving in a 529 plan, a brokerage account,…
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…
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…
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…
January Newsletter 2014: Early-Bird Scholarships, Digital Learning & More
It’s January! It’s time to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible. Not only is it a load off your mind, but you’re also guaranteed aid that may otherwise be turned down to students who wait months down the road to apply. The earlier, the better! If you have any FAFSA questions, sign up for…
December Newsletter 2013: Gearing up for the FAFSA, Middle Class Scholarship & More
It’s December! We reach the end of 2013 and what better time to get a head start on the FAFSA? Because the application period for the FAFSA opens on January 1st 2014, the time sandwiched between the two holidays presents a fantastic opportunity to collect related documents. This includes tax forms and bank statements, among…
November Newsletter 2013: Common App Issues, College Curriculum Debates, Scholarship Resources & More
It’s November and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Many seniors have already applied for early admission to some private colleges and all seniors foresee regular admission deadlines looming upon the horizon. Ongoing issues with Common Application were an unwelcome distraction in the midst of an already stressful time. In response to these problems, a growing…
October Newsletter 2013: Money Mistakes Awaiting College Students & More
It’s October. The college application season in now in full swing! Is your student considering one of the over 400 private colleges that require a CSS Profile application as well as the FAFSA application to qualify for financial aid? If yes, and your student is applying early action or early decision, make sure to check…
September Newsletter 2013: Why Parents Shouldn’t Pay for College, Crafting a Personal Statement & More
It’s September, and just like that summer is officially over and we are back into another school year! While many were enjoying their summer, we were busy at Westface College Planning gearing up for the busy fall college planning season. With the help of our summer interns, we improved our social media outreach to help…
August Newsletter 2013: Not All College Degrees Are Created Equal & More
Happy August from beautiful British Columbia! This email is coming to you from the Okanagen Valley. I know I’m biased (being Canadian myself), but B.C. is pretty awesome. Has your student considered any Canadian colleges in their college selection process? The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are two great colleges right…