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May 10, 2013 . · ·

May Newsletter 2013: 6 Steps to Determine How Much to Borrow for College

  Happy May! Congratulations to all the high school seniors who have just made their final college decision! Students and parents should now be preparing a realistic college funding budget for the school year to come. Remember, preparing details now will save you time and stress when summer is over and your first college year…

April 11, 2013 . · ·

April Newsletter 2013: 4 Reasons to Take a Gap Year & More

  Happy April! It is decision time for seniors! We are proud that Westface College Planning students have been offered admission and some nice award packages from numerous colleges including Beloit, Brandeis, Brown, Cal Poly, BU, Dominican, Chapman, Hampshire, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Lewis & Clark, McGill, Middlebury, Redlands, Santa Clara, St. Mary’s, Trinity, UC Berkeley,…

March 8, 2013 . ·

March Newsletter 2013: 4 Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid Awards

  Happy March! It’s officially spring and if you are a senior, it’s decision time! It’s time to weigh your college options and finalize your college funding plan. If you’re an under classmen, remember every semester is crucial, so keep your grades up! In this month’s Senior Scoop, find out 4 things you need to know…

March 8, 2013 . ·

February 2013: Steps For Student & Parents To Prepare For College

  Happy Valentine’s Day! February is a great time to focus and start applying for private scholarships. Most students find that with the rising costs of college, government and institutional financial aid may not cover all their bases. Scholarships are basically free money that could seal in those financial gaps. In this month’s Senior Scoop, find…

March 7, 2013 . ·

February Newsletter 2013: Steps For Student & Parents To Prepare For College

  Happy Valentine’s Day! February is a great time to focus and start applying for private scholarships. Most students find that with the rising costs of college, government and institutional financial aid may not cover all their bases. Scholarships are basically free money that could seal in those financial gaps. In this month’s Senior Scoop, find…

January 7, 2013 . ·

January 2013: Ten Common FAFSA Mistakes and More

      Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over and things are getting back to normal, it’s time to keep your eyes on the prize. FAFSA and CSS Profile deadlines are just around the corner, which means January is the month to finish filling out all the necessary forms and get them…

November 5, 2012 . · ·

November 2012: Get on the Ball this Fall

          Happy Thanksgiving! With the holiday season quickly approaching, it may be difficult for you and your child to stay focused on all the upcoming college deadlines. To avoid having to rush or being shut out of opportunities, both financial and academic, keeping a plan in mind is key. On this…

October 5, 2012 .
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October 2012: College IS an Investment & More

Happy October! It’s the month of tricks and treats but there’s no need to be scared by college deadlines. This is the perfect time for parents of juniors and seniors to start taking steps to maximize your family’s financial aid eligibility. This past weekend’s College Smart Radio – Tackling the Runaway Costs of College show…

September 5, 2012 .

September 2012: College Smart Radio Debuts & More

Happy September! Now that school is back in session, this is the perfect time for you and your student to start taking steps to make college more affordable. If you have more questions than answers, make sure you reserve a seat at this Thursday’s Back-To-School College Funding Workshop – I’ll give you some great tools…

August 5, 2012 .
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August 2012: The Recession’s Affect on College Financing & More

Greetings! Happy August! As summer begins to wind down, now is the time many parents of this year’s juniors and seniors start thinking about how they’re going to pay for college. Do you have questions? Make sure you don’t miss my back-to-school college funding workshop. I’ll give you some great tools and resources to use,…