College Funding
How To Crush That Financial Aid Appeal Letter
The financial aid award letter from your favorite college has arrived, but the package isn’t what you expected. Don’t panic! Maybe it doesn’t reflect your current financial situation or a recent scholastic achievement; there could even have been a miscalculation when filing the FAFSA. What do you do? You CAN write a financial aid appeal letter…
Who Should File Financial Aid Applications? EVERYONE!
Happy November! We’ve been very busy the past few weeks and are thrilled to announce that the new Westface College Planning website has officially launched! The site is packed full of tips for creating a college funding plan, insights for families and students, our free on-demand webinar and much more. Pop on over and let us know…
5 Reasons Why EVERYONE Should Apply for Financial Aid
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Don’t I make too much to apply for financial aid?” This is an excellent question. If you earn a high income, own a nice home or two and have money saved for college and retirement, why would you bother completing those cumbersome and intrusive financial aid…
College Planning For Sophomore High School Year
It might seem early to have a college funding plan in place if your daughter or son is only 14 or 15. It’s not! A student’s sophomore year in high school is the best time to start college planning as it marks the next phase for parents to narrow down the best financial options and…
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – Summer, Intern & New Grad Guide
Summer has arrived! High school graduates are pondering their futures, college students are choosing next semester’s classes, and graduates are on the search for their first job out of college. With the break from studies, many students seek summer jobs or internships. Below I’m sharing 3 summer job benefits for students who help pay for their education. If you are…
7 Financial Aid Planning Tips You Need To Know
College can be expensive, and with rising tuition costs parents and students need to be financially prepared to make sound decisions based on what they can afford. A good place to begin researching to prepare for your child’s education costs is with online resources like FinAid!, which offers financial aid planning tips every parent needs…