Is FAFSA my loan?
TweetFiling out your FAFSA is like filling out an application at a bank before you get approved for the student loan. Just because you got the award letter or the pre approval doesn’t mean that you are...
View ArticleCost of Attendance – The Value of a College Degree
TweetYour college or university will generally publish on its Web site or in its financial aid office the college’s cost of attendance. This is an estimate of how much money will be required to attend...
View ArticleMiddle School is Make or Break Time
TweetIn sports it seems the focus on talent has been getting younger and younger. In my lifetime I’ve witnessed the focus on student athletes shift from college to high school and now to (gulp) middle...
View ArticlePaying for College: The Financial Aid Puzzle
The cost of a college education is rising every year. This year the average cost of a private four-year school was $26,273, up 4.4% from last year, and the average cost of a public school was $7,020,...
View ArticlePaying for college: What you should know
Paying for college doesn't have to be stressful, just make sure to utilize all the resources available to you, and you'll be financial aid whizzes in no time!
View ArticleShould you borrow from your 401k to pay tuition?
This week, many student nationwide are rejoicing in their college decisions, having just sent their deposits to their chosen colleges. Simultaneously, parents everywhere are worrying about how to pay...
View ArticleSkipping class costs how much!?
It's 7:30 on a monday morning and your alarm clock goes off. You turn it off and roll over for 5 more minutes of sleep. When you finally roll out of bed and look at the clock, it's 11:30 and you've...
View ArticleCollege Costs Out of Control
Despite the concerns arising over the recent increase in the federal student loan interest rate, the real problem at hand is the rising cost of college, and decline in government grants
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