College Financial Aid 101: Maximizing Merit Aid Opportunities
Unlike need-based aid, merit scholarships are awarded for achievement. That might include academic performance, leadership, talent, community involvement, or a combination of strengths, and winning th ...
10 Things to Do to Lower Your College Costs
If sticker shock has you staggering, you’re not alone. The cost of college today can be incredibly overwhelming, but there’s good news in there, which is that families often have more influence on the ...
How to Have the Money Talk With Your Teen Before Finalizing the College List
For many families, the hardest part of college planning isn’t essays or deadlines, it’s money. Talking about finances with your teen can feel uncomfortable, emotional, or even awkward. But skipping th ...
How to Prepare for College Starting in 11th Grade: What Parents Need to Know
Junior year isn’t just another year of high school—it’s the year that sets the tone for your teen’s entire college journey. It's when college planning shifts from “we’ll deal with that soon” ...
Are College Consultants Worth the Cost? A Parent’s Guide to ROI
The cost of college is a significant financial hurdle for most families, and that’s on top of everything else you might pay just to get your student accepted. Test prep classes, extra tutoring session ...