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Do Higher Discounts Help Out Students or Colleges?
It’s July! Time to soak in those warm summer rays and get some well-deserved R&R. Private Colleges are Offering Discounts at Historic Levels Did you know private school discounts are at an all-time high? Tuition and fees are 44.2% for all undergraduates and 49.1% for first-time, full-time freshman. But does that weigh in favor of the…
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates were Announced, and They’re Rising
It’s June! Summer is here! A warm congratulations to our graduating seniors. You did it! If you have soon-to-be college freshmen, this summer will be a critical time to create your detailed college funding plan for the next four years. For many families, this will include some loans. Federal student loan interest rates are rising for…
How to Craft a College Budget That’ll Set Up Your Student for Success
It’s May! Congratulations to all our graduating seniors! Our students have received offers from so many great colleges all around the U.S., including Bucknell, Cal Poly, Claremont McKenna, Grinnell, Macalester, Penn State, RPI, Smith, Syracuse, U. of Hawaii, U. of Oregon, UC Berkeley, UC Riverside, Virginia Tech, Whitman and many more. Another decided to take on…
“No Loan” Colleges & Your Guide to Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans
April is here! For seniors, college acceptances and financial aid offers are in. Now comes the tough time: Choosing a college that’s your student’s best academic, social, and financial fit. For many families, student loans—both federal and private—may be part of your decision process to choose the college that’s a good financial fit. Parents of…
Master Your Financial Aid Appeal in 5 Easy Steps
It’s about that time of year—when your senior is mid-way through their term—that financial aid packages come flooding into your mailbox. Seeing the raw numbers may cause a bit of panic. You remember hearing something about appealing financial aid, but where do you start? It’s a pretty straightforward process, and worth trying. Financial aid packages…