After my daughter applied to colleges, we waited with anticipation to receive those offers of admission. But just as important, was the financial aid award letter. That letter could mean the difference between attending a college, deciding to incur debt,… Read more5 Lessons We Learned From an Award Letter
There is one thing you can be sure of in life: college tuition will rise every year. Prices rise and fall all around us, but tuition never seems to go down. College tuition prices are a lot higher today compared… Read more5 Reasons why College Costs So Much
With all the talk of having student loan debt erased, I wonder what are we teaching our children? For students to think it’s perfectly fine to refuse to pay a debt, a debt that paid for their education, something has… Read moreTeach Your Teen Financial Literacy
Not all colleges are created equal. But are you looking for the college bargains? Community college. State University. Private liberal arts college. Trade or technical college. Top-tiered business college. Ivy League college. Not all colleges are created equal. If that’s… Read moreDeep Diving for College Bargains
College is expensive. However, college students tend to take a casual attitude toward spending; hence they waste money in college. After tuition, room and board, students often find themselves tapped out and living on ramen noodles. But it doesn’t have… Read more10 Ways to Save Money in College
This article was originally written for University Parent as a part of their parent program. Everyone likes a good bargain. We rush out on Black Friday to get the best deals for Christmas — we stand in line in the… Read moreSearching for The Most Generous Colleges
Studies have shown that students who spent time working during college actually do better in the classroom. Students who work must learn how to structure and manage their time to work around class assignments. This translates into not delaying assignments… Read moreWorking During College
Parents and students who understand and plan for the cost of college are wise consumers. Before applying to college, it makes sense to plan ahead and know your options before making a decision about college. The College Board and FinAid.org… Read moreUsing College Calculators
Many families are aware of the aid the federal government provides to college students. But did you know that states also have financial aid available for college students? In 2018-2019, states awarded an average of $930 per full-time-equivalent undergraduate student… Read moreUnderstanding State Financial Aid
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, many American families are under severe financial strain and parents of college-bound students are in need of financial aid. Many are facing a $40,000 college tuition bill. Nearly 40% of parents who didn’t plan to apply… Read moreCOVID-19 and Financial Aid