• Five Key Qs & As About Finding College Scholarships

    Five Key Qs & As About Finding College Scholarships

    College can be expensive. Discovering ways to decrease the cost by finding free money could make the difference between graduating with mountains of debt or not.  In this blog post, we will answer five key questions about grants and scholarships.

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  • Ask the College Savings Expert: Patricia Roberts

    Ask the College Savings Expert: Patricia Roberts

    John Hupalo, host of MyCollegeCorner’s podcast, recently sat down with Patricia Roberts, COO of Gift of College, who gives her unique and in-depth insight into the importance of saving for college, 529 savings plans, student loan options, and how getting a head start on it all can positively impact your student’s future. To see the…

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  • The Ripple Effect: Understanding How Student Loans Impact Your Student’s Credit Score

    The Ripple Effect: Understanding How Student Loans Impact Your Student’s Credit Score

    For many students, pursuing higher education is a worthwhile investment in their future. However, this pursuit often comes with the financial burden of student loans. Beyond the immediate challenges of repayment, it’s crucial for parents and students to understand how these loans can have a lasting impact on students’ credit scores. In this blog post,…

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  • Ask the Financial Aid Expert: Gregg Cohen

    Ask the Financial Aid Expert: Gregg Cohen

    John Hupalo, host of MyCollegeCorner’s podcast, recently sat down with Gregg Cohen, President of Campus Bound and Founder of College Affordable to talk about the new FAFSA form. In late December 2023, the U.S. Department of Education “soft launched” the new form. Gregg answered the most pressing questions parents have about the new form, which…

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  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears of College Fit

    Goldilocks and the Three Bears of College Fit

    All parents want their children to be successful and college is a natural step after high school for many students. In fact, students who attain a four-year degree have historically higher lifetime earnings than their counterparts who do not. According to College Board’s “Education Pays 2023” report, students with a four-year degree earn $1,200,000 more…

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  • 10 FAQs to Clear Up FAFSA Confusion

    10 FAQs to Clear Up FAFSA Confusion

    Everyone has questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are not alone.

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  • The Critical Student Financial Aid Terms You Should Know

    The Critical Student Financial Aid Terms You Should Know

    The language of financial aid is loaded with jargon and acronyms. Knowing and understanding the following terms will help put you ahead of the game.

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  • Parents: Know the College Admissions Timeline

    Parents: Know the College Admissions Timeline

    The college admissions process can be tricky for any family, especially those going through it for the first time. Separate financial aid and admissions applications, multiple deadlines at each school, standardized exams, letters of recommendation, required essays, and, this year, changes to federal financial aid. No wonder you feel stress.

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  • Do These 5 Things NOW to Be Ready to File the FAFSA “Sometime in December”

    Do These 5 Things NOW to Be Ready to File the FAFSA “Sometime in December”

    “Sometime in December” Hard to believe, but that is the U.S. Department of Education’s official response when asked for the date that this year’s FAFSA will be available. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) is delayed this year because the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) is simplifying the form and changing the output…

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