Some generous parents who are in a position to do so may choose to pay for their child’s college education. However, if you don’t have enough money to cover it all upfront, you may decide to go the loan route. Once you have examined all financial aid and scholarship opportunities, what should you know about […]
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If you have more than one child in the household who will be going to college or will be continuing their college education next year, this article is for you. Remember that students have to fill out the FAFSA every year they are in college to keep receiving aid, so it is very possible for
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When you try to talk to your kids about college, does it always turn into an argument? Whether you have different ideas about when they should apply, where they should go, or what major they should pursue, here are a few tips to help you have a better discussion about further education. Talk about careers,
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Few families can afford to put down all of the money for college upfront. Even with scholarships and financial aid, most students will incur some type of debt. Here are a couple of things you need to know before you start applying for student loans. Know the APR – You want to be sure that
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Some families feel that college is only for the ultra-wealthy, and when you look at college tuition prices, you can understand why. We’re about to compare prices for private and state universities. Then we will talk about how to plan for the expense as a family. We also encourage you to sign up for our
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In some households, parents take the responsibility upon themselves to put their kids through college. Because of this, they want control of the planning process as well. In other families, youths plot their own education course 100% independent of their parents. However, at College Planning Source, we find that the best results come when families
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It is no secret that the major a person selects in college, and their first job after graduation is more likely to have little to do with each other than to match. The US Census Bureau releases information from time to time on the industry the graduates of certain majors end up in, and you
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There may be times during your college research that you need more information than you have access to in order to make a good decision. If this is the case, you will want to try and get in touch with someone at the college who can answer your questions. Here are a few tips so
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Choosing a college major can put a lot of stress on a student. You may feel like you have to plan the entire rest of your life when you are just getting started. To help you relax and make a good decision, we’re going to finish the sentence in the title of our article in
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When you get accepted to a college, the sheer joy may be enough to make you forget to read the entire letter carefully. Here are a few things you want to look for when reading your college award letter (after your victory dance – you earned it). Discern what costs are covered by your college
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