If you are using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), then you may have asked some of these questions yourself. Here are some concise answers to help you. If COVID-19 has resulted in a school closure, will my application still be processed? The application is processed and sent to all of the schools …
Is your family trying to figure out how to send one or more kids to college without being in debt forever? College Planning Source can help! Our experienced financial advisors take an 8-step approach to help you maximize the amount of free money for college that your family can obtain. Initial assessment – We need …
People were excited to get their stimulus payments following the passing of the CARES Act. However, what many people do not realize is that this government legislation also provides cash assistance for college students who have experienced loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few details that may help you get your share …
In a recent discussion with the New York Times, the University of Kentucky was frank about what college may look like in the fall semester due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. What are some of the changes that students need to be prepared for, and how will this change the future of learning? Here are …
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Each college in the US is facing a difficult decision with the effects of the global pandemic beginning to affect plans for the Fall semester. Here are a few of the options that schools are looking into and the reasons why. Online education – This is obviously the safest option if the pandemic is still …
Will classes return to campus in September? Will there be new online learning options? How will student financial aid be impacted? What measures are being taken by the school to help ensure the safety of students? These are all great questions if you are planning on being in college in September. Unfortunately, most colleges don’t …
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Parents and high school students alike need assistance to learn the best practices for applying to colleges and for funding education expenses. This has never been truer than now when COVID-19 is creating new dilemmas regarding going to school. How can your family navigate the decisions that need to be made? College Planning Source is …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected students and college hopefuls all across America. While there is very little silver lining to the dark cloud of this disease, one benefit maybe that you could appeal for more student aid depending on how you or your family have personally been affected. Here are four scenarios that may allow …
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If you are planning to attend college in the fall, COVID-19 may have some significant effects on the decisions that you have already set in motion. What can you do to adapt to the new circumstances? Here are a few tips for students. Ask for more financial aid – If your household income has been …
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The US Department of Education realizes the financial strain that is being placed on everyone in the nation by the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, relief has been provided to help those who have existing federal student loans. Of course, calling at this time is going to mean really long wait times. That’s why we wanted to …
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