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 …
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 …
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 …
Most families can’t afford to send a student to college without taking on some kind of debt. Once you have found all of the free money for college you can, it is time to take out a federal or perhaps even a private loan. Here are some of the things to consider so that you …
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One of the things that many college students run into, sometimes even years after completing school and entering the workforce, is the crushing weight of student debt. If you are a college graduate who is struggling with heavy loans, here are a few reasons you may decide to refinance your student loans. Your credit score …
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With college prices increasing and the cost being a primary motivator for many students opting out of college this fall, you may wonder how much the average tuition is right now. College Board is a site that provides research on tuition costs and financial aid. Here are some of their findings regarding the average price …
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was developed to provide families with better options for funding college tuition, room and board, and other education costs. Unfortunately, according to Federal Student Aid (an office of the U.S. Department of Education), there is a 9.2% decline in the number of high school seniors applying to …
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For some, the idea of going to a community college isn’t like going to college at all. However, there are a few good reasons you may want to begin your college journey locally. Here are three factors that may help you to decide if this is the right choice for you. Low-Cost – Community colleges …
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Going to college is expensive! It is not just the tuition costs, but there are also things like room and board, books, transportation expenses, and other fees. How can your family plan ahead to send or more children through school? A college financial planner can help. Here are some of the ways a college financial …
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Congratulations on being accepted into a college! Now, let’s make sure you get what you deserve in order to help you pay for your education. It all starts with understanding the college award letter. Here are four questions to help you ensure that you know exactly what you are getting. Is the letter outlining the …
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