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Your high school senior has finally received their financial aid award letter from their favorite college, but what happens if the package isn’t quite what you expected? Has something recently changed with your financial situation? Could there have been a miscalculation when filing the FAFSA? Maybe your student has a recent scholastic achievement to add?…

This spring is an ideal time to start visiting some college campuses with your college-bound high school student. Your senior will be applying to colleges with deadlines as early as November 1st, so visiting colleges before the end of their junior year is valuable. Make sure to begin this process with a concise list of…

It is never too early to start preparing for college. For juniors in high school, now is a reasonable time to start thinking about college admissions, as this year is when they can really start to engage in active college preparation. Junior year can be a busy time, especially for those who are planning to…

Guest blogger, Beth V. Walker, is a wealth advisor with Carson Wealth Management, the founder of Center for College Solutions, and the author of “Never Pay Retail for College.” This article was originally written for ReThinking65. With student loan forgiveness on shaky ground, families need clarity and some confidence boosters. Student loan forgiveness is a complicated topic…

For students, figuring out the best way to start their college career is a major step in the college planning process. College is an expensive investment, so exploring the option of attending community college is a smart move and can help students decide if it is the right choice for them. Here are some important…

The U.S. Department of Education announced the Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Plan on August 24, 2022. The debt relief plan has three main parts to it and many details, so here are the basics to help clarify the process.  The Last Extension of the Student Loan Repayment Pause   The final extension of the student…