by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Information
Student loan debt in the U.S. didn’t reach a whopping $1.5 trillion overnight. In the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. government began backing loans for higher education. This caused colleges throughout the country to raise tuitions and fees to use up every penny that...
by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Information
We’ve all pondered the question, “What do I want to be when I’m older?” When we’re younger, it’s easier to answer this question. Being an astronaut or president seems so simple when you’re little. But as you get closer to college, the question changes to “What are you...
by admin | Apr 3, 2019 | Information
The supplemental essay for college admissions can be a stumbling point for many applicants. Most students put significant time into their longer personal statement. However, they fail to give enough attention to the “bonus” section of the application. This is a...
by admin | Mar 16, 2019 | Information
Unfortunately, saving money isn’t an inherent trait like our hair color. A lucky few seem to be natural savers, but the rest of us must learn the behavior of saving money as they grow. And as with most things, ingraining those savings lessons and behaviors at a young...
by admin | Mar 13, 2019 | Information
Spoiler alert: College costs are high and rising. Funding a college education is a bigger-than-ever expense for most families. Sure, grants, scholarships, and 529 plans can help cover some costs. But even then, you may need additional funding to pay off the bill...
by admin | Mar 13, 2019 | Information
Is college worth it? According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, over one-third of parents with children ages 13 to 17 haven’t discussed their child’s role in paying for college. That’s alarming, considering how big of an investment college is for most...
by admin | Mar 5, 2019 | Information
For families with college-bound kids, there’s two things that are bound to cause loads of stress: the steep cost of college and the looming Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There’s no doubt that college is expensive and getting financial aid can...
by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Information
It’s no secret – the cost for a college education is staggering. Even the expenses to attend the least expensive colleges can create crippling debt for attendees. It’s especially costly to those who don’t qualify for grant programs or scholarships. The current state...
by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Information
Whether or not financial responsibility is already a family value in your household, talking about how to be financially stable in college with your bound teen can be as intimidating as the “birds and the bees” conversation. But regardless, pre-college is a great time...
by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Information
Come mid-school year, high school seniors all over the country are in the midst of looking at colleges as they choose their favorite for commitment. For some, it will be where they spend the next four years of their lives obtaining a degree in a field they love. For...
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