Typically, May and June are times when high school students have to think seriously about their choice of colleges and make a decision about where they want to go. Unfortunately, this year has been anything but “typical.” According to NPR, among other sources, there...
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What to Expect with Your Student Loans During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Families throughout the country have made adjustments in light of the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown, and the United States government has made concerted efforts to alleviate the financial strains resulting from lost jobs, disrupted economic networks,...
College Admissions Have Been Reshaped by the Coronavirus Pandemic
The ongoing Coronavirus lockdown has impacted daily life for virtually everyone across the globe, from young children who cannot attend school and play with their friends to elderly retirement home residents facing the strictest lockdown and visitation protocols...
Online Classes During COVID-19: Five Tips for Success
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted daily life in numerous ways we’re only beginning to grasp, one of the biggest changes for college-bound high school students and college students alike is the influx of online classes. Some schools have offered limited numbers...
How Has COVID-19 Impacted College Standardized Admissions Testing?
One of the most important parts of the college admissions process is preparing for and taking the crucial standardized tests that can determine acceptance to the colleges and universities you’ve applied to. With spring being the most popular time for students across...
Here’s How College Campuses Can Reopen in the Fall
Originally Published by The New York Times Across the country, college campuses have become ghost towns. Students and professors are hunkered down inside, teaching and learning online. University administrators are tabulating the financial costs of the Covid-19...
Do You Need to Ask a College for More Money? Here’s How
Originally Published by The New York Times It is rarely easy to summon the will to ask for help, especially if you’re seeking more financial aid from what you believe to be your first-choice college. But this spring, the traditional time of award letters and admission...
FAFSA Changes for the 2020-2021 School Year
Even though the Coronavirus pandemic is causing havoc on colleges and schools, things will eventually return to normal and students will still apply to colleges. To that end, every year, millions of families use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to...
New Developments with 529 Savings Plans
With classes being cancelled and student life being disrupted like never before due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it may be hard to think about the future and going off to college, but at some point this will pass and attending colleges will resume. To prepare for when...
4 Common 529 Plan Mistakes to Avoid
529 plans help offset the cost of college tuition with tax-advantaged savings. However, only about 30% of Americans know that 529 plans are effective tools for saving for college. Many of those who do know about them fail to take full advantage of what they can offer...
How to Boost Your Chance of Winning a Scholarship
Scholarships can offset the cost of higher education tremendously, and various organizations award millions of scholarships every year. In fact, American students secure nearly $8 billion in scholarships annually. If you are applying for scholarships to help pay for...
How to Choose a College Major: Top Considerations You Might Be Missing
Beginning your college experience comes with almost countless decisions regarding where you’ll attend school, how you’ll pay for your classes, where you’ll live, and more. However, as you prepare for college, one of the most dreaded questions is also one of the most...