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The College Interview: A Key Step to College Admission
For some students, the college interview may be their first ever formal interview with a prize on the line: admission to the college. An interview can be an important piece of the admission puzzle, along with academics and extracurriculars, and may even help maximize your student’s merit-based financial aid (free money awarded by the college,…
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3 Key Points for Grandparents Funding 529 College Savings Plans
If you’re a grandparent helping to save for your grandchild’s education, you’re not alone. Recent surveys showed that nearly 40% of grandparents make some contribution to their grandchild’s college education.
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Veterans: Plan Ahead with Education Benefits
Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to say thank you to Veterans and their families – all of whom sacrifice so much to serve our country. It’s also an appropriate time to review a wide variety of educational benefits available to Veterans and their families.
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Maximize your Basket of College Funding
With research, early preparation, and open discussions, financing your student’s college education doesn’t have to be confusing. Here are some things to think about:
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Families focus on key criteria for college choice
With applications opening August 1, families are getting ready to make tough choices about college. But how are families deciding? College selection can be very emotional, but it’s rooted in logical factors that lead to a final decision. Here are some criteria points.
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How financial literacy helps with college affordability
There’s no doubt that college is expensive. Just ask any parent helping their son or daughter enroll this fall, or even filing the FAFSA in preparation for next year. College affordability is at the heart of the issue. Let’s consider how financial literacy helps manage decisions about college affordability.
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Paying for college with Early Admissions
As the school year rolls around, the college application process is in full swing. Terms such as “early action” or “early decision” are common for students looking to be admitted to a school much earlier than the standard admission deadline. If your student is thinking about applying early it is important to know all the…
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Budgeting- Where to start
The fundamental principles of budgeting are important to teach your children from their earliest years. A budget may seem tricky at first, but rather than being restrictive, it actually allows you to feel more in control of your money and know where it’s going.
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Saving Tips for Back to School
The total cost of college is rising across the country. If you’re concerned with how to help your child, you’re not alone. When thinking about college costs, especially for students living on campus, you have to look at the big picture.