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October 2016 Newsletter: It’s FAFSA & CSS Profile Time!
Greetings! It’s October, the NEW Financial Aid month! When it comes to financial aid articles, the FAFSA is mentioned everywhere but the CSS Profile is often left out. Many families are not aware that “… if your child is considering any of the top colleges this country is blessed with, it’s the CSS Profile aid…
September 2016 Newsletter: Is Private Worth the Cost?
It’s September and Back to School Time for Everyone! As a parent of a college bound student, the decision whether to pay more for one college education versus another is daunting. This month’s Featured Find discusses results from a CAPSEE report which challenges the assumption that expensive private colleges will offer a better return on…
Introducing the Coalition App
Seniors: You’ve heard of the Common App, but did you know there’s now an alternative? It’s known as the Coalition App for Access, Affordability, and Success, and will be available for the first time in 2016. It rewards students who think ahead in high school, and in fact, allows you to craft a profile as…
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…
Make Summer 2016 Your Best Yet
Seniors: Heat, BBQs, and vacations all mix into the perfect recipe for a memorable summer. It’s completely normal to spend your months off hanging out with friends (everyone deserves time to relax!). In your down time, get the college planning train rolling. Even if only for an hour a week, it all counts. Summer of Planning…
Land an Athletic Scholarship
You’ve enrolled your student in their favorite sport. They seem to have a knack at it. How does that tie into their college future (other than first string)? An athletic scholarship may be the key to avoiding college financial debt. Take a look at these 7 tips to find out if an athletic scholarship is right for…