Tuition
Top 5 Factors to Consider Community College
As high school seniors plan their impending college career, they and their parents realize that after comparing Cost of Attendance at State, UCs and private colleges, it’s an extremely heavy financial burden. Even with the support of financial aid, it’s likely that families will spend tens of thousands of dollars per school year. So, why…
The 5 W’s to Buckling Down & Gearing Up for a Successful FAFSA
As we approach December, dressing Christmas trees with festive ornaments and enclosing presents in colorfully decorated wrapping paper, some muse about the upcoming year’s resolutions. One in particular should rank high on your list, particularly for those orchestrating a smooth transition from high school to college: preparing for the FAFSA. FAFSA? While the majority of…
November Newsletter 2013: Common App Issues, College Curriculum Debates, Scholarship Resources & More
It’s November and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Many seniors have already applied for early admission to some private colleges and all seniors foresee regular admission deadlines looming upon the horizon. Ongoing issues with Common Application were an unwelcome distraction in the midst of an already stressful time. In response to these problems, a growing…
October Senior Scoop — Know Your Net Price for College
Paying for college is a daunting task. However, with the abundance of loan options and scholarships available to students this year, the burden and worry can be lessened. When including these extra funding sources, figuring out how much to compensate can be difficult. That’s why we use Net Price Calculators to obtain the full cost…
College Related Tax Strategies to Consider Going Into 2012
As 2011 draws to a close, it’s time to make decisions about tax strategies going into the New Year. If you have students in college and have paid tuition in 2011 for 2012 classes, you can choose whether to take a deduction or tax credit on your 2011 or 2012 returns. Be aware, however, that…
Federal Student Loan Default Rates: What You Need to Know
It’s no secret this is a tough economy for recent college graduates. Jobs are scarce and tuition costs are high. In fact, according to the Department of Education (ED) federal student loan default rates climbed to 8.8 percent in 2009, the most recent year for which data is available. This marks the fourth year in…
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