Posted - June 21, 2025
College is changing fast—and so are the costs. With shrinking scholarships, less aid available, and tighter loan limits, many families are...
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Posted - March 22, 2025
When students start looking at colleges, one of the first questions parents ask is, “How much is this going to cost?” Right behind that comes...
Posted - February 22, 2025
Every year, millions of families skip filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because they assume they won’t qualify for...
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Posted - January 13, 2025
College is expensive, and most students need to borrow money to afford it. While I support the idea of debt-free college, the reality is different...
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Posted - May 4, 2024
As a parent of a high school student, you may have heard the term "cost of attendance" thrown around when talking about college. But what exactly is...
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Posted - March 23, 2024
Choosing an affordable college is a crucial decision that can impact your financial future. As the National College Decision Day (usually May 1), the...
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Posted - November 27, 2023
Picture this: you’ve received your acceptance letter from your dream college, but the looming tuition fees seem insurmountable. This is a common...
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Posted - November 26, 2023
Do you have to pay back Pell Grants? This is a question that often plagues students who receive this form of financial aid. This question stems from...
Posted - November 25, 2023
Students in high school today have many options to earn college credits before they even start college; dual enrollment is one such way. Others are...
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Posted - July 21, 2023
With so many colleges to choose from, it can take time to decide which one is right for you, and even harder to figure out which ones you can afford...
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