The average cost of a college education in the United States is $35,331 per student per year, and that cost is rising. Some students will spend up to $400,000 to earn their bachelor's degree. For college-bound students and their parents, trying to figure out how to...
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How to File a FAFSA Appeal for a Financial Aid Decision
For young adults, choosing the right college and career path can be challenging. When you consider the cost of tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses, it makes sense that future students and their parents have considerable concerns. While...
What are the Current Trends in College Tuition?
College tuition plays an important role in how you plan your college finances. For those looking to enter the college world within the next couple of years, you’ll be surprised to see that college tuition is falling for the first time in a long time. Factors involved...
SAT to Go Digital & Other Big Changes on the Horizon
Big changes are on the horizon with the recent announcement that the SAT will be moving into the digital world to boost its relevancy and accessibility. This is driven by the recent drop in college admissions no longer requiring the SAT for acceptance. The move to...
The Affect of Assets on College Financial Aid Eligibility
When it comes to college planning, one of the largest aspects you have to consider is your college finances. Before attending college, you’ll have to complete several financial aid forms to determine if you are qualified for additional support. All students who are...
Do You Know How to Prepare for Virtual 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....
Tuition Insurance: What Is It, How Much Does It Cost, and Is It Worth It?
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...
Your Guide on How to Transfer 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...
529 College Savings Plans: Potential Downsides to Consider
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...
College Application Timeline Review
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...
What to Know About 529 Plans This Year
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...
Recent Changes in College Admissions You Need to Know Now
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...