College Planning

Will Coronavirus Affect Your Student Aid for College?

Will Coronavirus Affect Your Student Aid for College?

This is a valid question because, as you likely already know, being enrolled in an eligible program is one of the requirements to receive student aid. If a program is canceled, this can affect the aid that a person receives. Fortunately, most of the schools that have closed campuses across the country are continuing to …

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Use Coronavirus Isolation Time to Practice Your Essay Writing Skills

Use Coronavirus Isolation Time to Practice Your Essay Writing Skills

We know it’s a tough time of year to be stuck indoors, but think of this as an opportunity. By practicing your essay skills now, you may get into the school you’ve been dreaming about. Here are a few skills to practice that might just give you the edge that you need when it is …

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How to Get Those Student Loans Paid Down Soon

How to Get Those Student Loans Paid Down Soon

As of February 2019, Forbes cited the student loan debt of the US population at $1.5 trillion. While your loan may be comparatively small to the overall burden on US students, you probably still want to pay it off as soon as possible rather than have it hang over you for years. How can you …

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Where Can You Get Financial Aid for College Besides FAFSA?

Where Can You Get Financial Aid for College Besides FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the number one source for free money for college. That is why we talk about it so much in our blog. However, there are alternative sources for student aid. So we are going to dedicate today’s blog to other ways you can obtain free money for college. …

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The Importance of Definitions When Filling Out the FAFSA

The Importance of Definitions When Filling Out the FAFSA

If you are having trouble filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are far from alone. One of the things that makes the application tough can be the terminology used. The good news is that the FAFSA defines how the terms are used. On the other hand, those definitions may not …

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Don’t Let These Myths Stop You From Getting Free Money for College

Don’t Let These Myths Stop You From Getting Free Money for College

If you are planning on attending college, then you need to acquire all the financial aid you can get. College is expensive, and parents and children alike spend years paying off the debts that are accumulated. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one great way to free money for college. However, if …

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Don’t Start Filling Out the FAFSA Without These 7 Things

Don’t Start Filling Out the FAFSA Without These 7 Things

Filling out the FAFSA is a great way to get free money for college, regardless of your household income. However, the more prep you do in advance, the less painful the process will be when you actually log on to fill out the form. Here are seven things you won’t be able to fill out …

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Class of 2021 College Application Season Preparation ​

Class of 2021 Application Season Preparation In less than 11 months, the Class of 2021 students will be done with their college applications and will begin receiving their early action application results shortly after. Here are a few things  to start focusing on to ensure you’ll be ready to begin the applications! 1. Project your …

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