by cbrgadmin | Jan 18, 2022 | College admissions, College interviews
Virtual college admission interviews are becoming common practice for many colleges, especially with the impact of COVID-19. Choosing colleges can often feel like an overwhelming process, but college interviews can help narrow down your options to your best choices....
by cbrgadmin | Jan 4, 2022 | Tuition insurance
Naturally, many families want to give their adult children a helping hand in paying for college. For parents in the US without significant savings or other liquid assets to pay for tuition, this assistance often comes in the form of co-signing for a private student...
by cbrgadmin | Dec 21, 2021 | Choosing colleges
Life is a series of choices, and we’re all capable of making errors, growing, or needing change sometimes. We’d all love the process of higher education to be straightforward and painless; but let’s be real, the process of choosing colleges is subject to the...
by cbrgadmin | Dec 7, 2021 | 529 plans
One important step of college planning is to consider ways to start saving money to ensure your child’s future success in college. College can be expensive and having a college planner that breaks down these expenses can give you a clear picture of how much you will...
by cbrgadmin | Nov 23, 2021 | College applications
Applying for colleges can feel overwhelming to parents and students alike. There are numerous aspects to consider, such as college admissions deadlines, college application forms, financial aid applications, and standardized testing. College planning doesn’t have to...
by cbrgadmin | Nov 9, 2021 | 529 plans, College Savings
The recent pandemic brought about a whirlwind of legislation changes. Many of these changes were proposed to help Americans, young and old, cope with the financial distress that has come with COVID-19. Paying for college is one aspect of finance that is always...
by cbrgadmin | Oct 19, 2021 | College admissions
COVID-19 came with a multitude of unpredictable changes in in all areas of our lives. From changes in how the health care system operates to changes in businesses and higher education, the pandemic brought about many adjustments that are here to stay. One area that...
by cbrgadmin | Oct 5, 2021 | College budget
Prior to starting college, there’s a good chance that you never had to deal with managing personal finances, before — at least not on such an overwhelming scale. Due to this lack of experience, budgeting and handling college finances can be one of the most daunting...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 21, 2021 | College athletes, College finances
For some time, name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws relating to student-athletes had remained relatively stagnant. However, in June 2021, these long-standing rules and guidelines were abruptly (and drastically) changed. Finally, college athletes are permitted to take...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 7, 2021 | College finances
If you are a student in the United States, then a quality education rarely comes without a price. As you apply to colleges, you’re probably still too eager to consider some of the financial implications — instead, you’re just excited to move into this new stage...
