by cbrgadmin | Jun 19, 2018 | College preparations, College recommendations, Commuters
Being a commuter in college can be a challenge, particularly when you live far away from your campus. Students who commute must carry everything they need with them each day and don’t have the convenience of heading back to a dorm or nearby apartment between...
by cbrgadmin | Jun 5, 2018 | College budget, College debt, College finances
If you have a child heading off to college this fall, your to-do list is probably jam packed with items you need to buy and paperwork you must fill out. However, before you send your child off to school, make time to sit down and create a college budget. Regardless of...
by cbrgadmin | May 30, 2018 | 529 plans
Excerpted from The New York Times Prizes! Drawings! Free tickets! A promotion for a carnival, or a used car blowout sale? Nope. It’s the sponsors of 529 college savings plans running contests in hopes of driving up participation. May 29 is the annual “529” National...
by cbrgadmin | May 22, 2018 | Press Releases
College Benefits Research Group, Certified Educational Planner, Janet Loren Interviewed on Regional Radio Show -Certified Educational Planner (CEP) highlights criteria for college selection- Roseland, NJ – Janet Loren, Partner, Certified Educational Planner (CEP),...
by cbrgadmin | May 22, 2018 | College debt, College finances, College graduates, College students
The day is finally here! You have your cap and gown and a job offer waiting as soon as you cross the stage. All your dreams are finally coming true. Many college students find an uncomfortable reality waiting for them after they leave the “ivory tower”: student loan...
by cbrgadmin | May 21, 2018 | Student loans
Originally published by The New York Times Interest rates in general are rising, and so are the rates on student loans for the coming school year. Interest rates on federal student loans for undergraduates will increase to 5.05 percent from 4.45 percent for the...
by cbrgadmin | May 8, 2018 | College preparations, College Savings, College students, College work study, Job search
College students, wishing to reduce their student loan burden, often turn to part-time jobs to supplement their income during their schooling. For many college-bound students, working during school is less of an option and more of a financial necessity. Fortunately,...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 24, 2018 | College Savings, CSS, FAFSA, Financial aid
A college education is one of the most valuable investments you can make. However, the cost of getting the necessary education is often a limiting factor for many students. The average cost of tuition for the 2017-2018 school year was $34,710 for private colleges,...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 10, 2018 | College admissions, Rolling admissions
What Is Rolling Admission? Most colleges’ admissions programs set a deadline for applying, collect all the applications, and then review them to determine acceptance. A rolling admissions program instead reviews submissions as they are received. What Is the...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 23, 2018 | Press Releases
College Benefits Research Group Co-Founder, Steven Sirot, Featured On Personal Finance Site -College Planner discusses the impact of outside income towards college financial aid- Roseland, NJ –Many grandparents would like to financially help their grandchildren go...
