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July 2016 Newsletter: Federal Student Loan Rates are Dropping
It’s July! We hope you made some wonderful memories this Independence Day. Exciting news: Federal student loan rates are decreasing! Read the full story in this month’s Featured Find. For our upcoming seniors, share our Senior Scoop to nudge them in the right direction and get the ball rolling to plan their college dream. We…
June 2016 Newsletter
I have exciting news to share! We recently moved Westface College Planning’s headquarters to Camas, Washington. This growing business area is just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. We will continue to work with all our valued California clients through face-to-face meetings (I plan to be in Northern California 25% of my time), online…
April 2016 Newsletter
Happy April! Congratulations to all our seniors! College acceptances and financial aid offers have finally arrived and your powerful decision making time is here. YOU get to choose your best academic, social, and financial fit college. Parents and students sometimes ask: Can I appeal my financial award? “It is important for families to know that…
A Look Inside Early Decision & Early Action Options
Westface College Planning welcomes guest blogger Peter Van Buskirk, Founder and President of Best College Fit (BCF), a website that promotes a healthy, student-centered, college-going process for families of all backgrounds. Applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for college applicants. The following is a breakdown of what you need to know before you…
October 2015 Newsletter: CSS Profile, FAFSA Changes & More
It’s October! The financial aid application season has officially begun. The 2016 CSS Profile is NOW available. Seniors applying either early decision or early action at any of the 300 colleges that require it may have a deadline as early as November 1st for submission. Check out our Senior Scoop to learn more. October’s Featured Find explains the…
The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is Available Now!
Seniors: The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is Available Now! The CSS Profile is the form YOU need to complete to qualify and maximize nonfederal financial aid from the almost 300 colleges who require it. While not as commonly used as the FAFSA, for those colleges that do use it, completing the CSS Profile is a requirement…