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November Newsletter 2014: How to Pay for College Workshops, PLUS Loan Caution, Get Financially Fit & More
November Newsletter 2014 It’s November, and we’re quickly approaching the much-anticipated holiday season! If you live near Davis or Belmont, get ready, because this month we are hosting “How to Pay for College” workshops in your neighborhood! Everyone is welcome: Bring your friends and family! Space may be limited, so please reserve your seat today. PLUS (Parent Loans for…
Early Action: Is It Your Gateway to Merit Aid?
Lazy summer days will soon linger behind us, and it’s especially difficult to push away the insistent demon of procrastination, whispering in your ear, “You have months to apply for college and the school year hasn’t even begun. Why start worrying about it now?” You may want to flick the little pest away and remind…
PAYE Program: Initiative to Extend Eligibility
It’s no secret that one of the biggest downfalls for students manifests itself via loan debt, which causes a litany of other issues that affect them far past their graduation date. Recently Obama’s initiative to extend the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) program, intended to alleviate some of the student loan burden, has earned a…
Merit Aid: Some Assembly (May Be) Required
Seniors: if you believe all colleges only require their application for consideration of merit aid, think again. If you’re unfamiliar with merit aid, it essentially grants students with funding stemming from academic or other achievements, such as an impressive GPA or recognized honors, not based upon financial need. It’s true that most colleges only request…
Exploiting Student’s College List on the FAFSA
As you’re helping your child complete the FAFSA, do you realize their 10 schools of choice can be used against them? It seems innocent enough. Your student may favor New York University over UCLA and, naturally, would categorize them by personal importance. It’s becoming increasingly apparent, however, that this list contains an underlying M.O. in…
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…