This is a difficult question that college hopefuls need to answer. After all, you want to know how much of the cost you can defray with grants or scholarships, how much your family will be willing and able to contribute, and how much you may need to acquire loans to cover. Here are a few …
The U.S. Department of Education reported a 9.2% decline in FAFSA submissions by high school seniors for the 2021-22 school year. In some of the most impoverished states, that decline seemed to be even greater. Why would fewer students be applying for federal aid in low-income areas? The fact of the matter is that a …
Every year, there is money that the government sets aside for college students that goes unused. Why? Much of the issue results from misinformation. We’re going to look at some of the most common reasons a person may miss out on free money for college that they could apply for using the FAFSA. Myth: My …
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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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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 …
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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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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