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Options to a four-year college degree may lead to…

Apr 17, 2019

Soon, juniors in high school will be rising seniors. Also rising will be their anxiety level and the pressure students and parents feel to find the perfect 4-year dream college. Maybe it does not have to be this way.

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VIDEO: Parent PLUS vs Private Loans

Mar 13, 2019

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VIDEO: Parent PLUS vs Private Loans

Mar 13, 2019

Take a closer look at student loan options with My College Corner. After confirming financial aid eligibility and scholarship funding, a balance may still be outstanding, requiring a student loan for payment. But which loan is the best choice?

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VIDEO: Options to pay the college bill

Feb 27, 2019

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VIDEO: Options to pay the college bill

Feb 27, 2019

Mapping out the options to afford college just got easier. After reviewing the award letter during our last video with guidance counselor Scott Maciag, John Hupalo returns to take a closer look at the options to close the balance due.

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VIDEO: Understanding your financial aid award letter

Feb 13, 2019

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VIDEO: Understanding your financial aid award letter

Feb 13, 2019

John Hupalo and Scott Maciag, long-time high school guidance counselor, dissect an actual financial aid award letter to show the free money, earned aid and loans. They offer tips on student loans, discuss net price vs total cost of college and talk about appealing the financial aid award when the package isn’t enough.

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Paying for College: From the Financial Aid Award Letter…

Feb 13, 2019

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Paying for College: From the Financial Aid Award Letter…

Feb 13, 2019

Parents, stay tuned to this content series helping you with key info on college funding to help make affordable choices.

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Pass this Important Article About College Data Mining to…

Jan 29, 2019

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Pass this Important Article About College Data Mining to…

Jan 29, 2019

This week, the Wall Street Journal ran “Colleges Mine Data on Their Applicants,” an insightful and instructive read about the hypercompetitive world of college admissions. Pass it along to your college-bound children ASAP. They need to know this game is on.

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How new college students can acquire and build strong…

Jan 23, 2019

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How new college students can acquire and build strong…

Jan 23, 2019

Building good credit is one of the most important aspects of transitioning from college to adulthood. A high credit score can make it easy to leverage lower rates on future auto and home loans. A credit report may be accessed as part of job screenings, so maintaining solid standing is a positive.

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Networking skills help students create opportunities

Jan 16, 2019

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Networking skills help students create opportunities

Jan 16, 2019

Networking is a skill that can prove useful throughout life. It comes into play when just starting a career, when looking to get a better job, or finding new clients for business.

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Market Volatility: Paying College Bills Today and Protecting Tomorrow’s…

Jan 09, 2019

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Market Volatility: Paying College Bills Today and Protecting Tomorrow’s…

Jan 09, 2019

Market volatility is a problem for those who need to pay a college bill now and for those saving for the future. What should parents do to weather the storm?

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Increase College ROI with Federal Work-Study & Part-time Jobs

Jan 02, 2019

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Increase College ROI with Federal Work-Study & Part-time Jobs

Jan 02, 2019

College affordability shouldn’t be a one-time calculation done at the time a student receives their first financial aid award letter. Reducing the cost of college – and thereby increasing the return on investment – can be done in college.