U.S. News & World Report recently released their annual rankings. Many schools are quick to reference these in their marketing to...

Now is the time of year when families are eagerly watching their mailboxes for their student's financial aid award letters. They have...

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on college admissions. Many schools have now gone to being “test-optional,” which means students...

It's getting harder and harder for families to cover the cost of college today, but families can make the cost more manageable by...

The Oxford Dictionary defines “paradox” in part as “a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from...

Paying for college hasn't always been as complex as it is today, and the financial burden to families used to be much less than it is...

One of the most common questions we get from parents, is whether or not it's worthwhile for them to file the Free Application for Federal...

Contributions to a 529 plan are made with after-tax dollars, and therefore are not tax deductible at the federal level. However, some...

A gap year is a period of time when a student suspends schooling in order to explore the world through work, volunteering, and/or travel....

Taking college visits with your student is one of the most memorable and exciting parts of the college planning process. However, every...

In a recent survey on how Americans are saving for college, only 78% of families with children are saving for college, and only 48% of...

Refinancing student loan debt means you trade your current student loans for a brand new loan. The main reason people refinance student...

When it comes to paying for college, most people assume that the financial aid offer a school gives you is set in stone. We’ll let you in...

For most college-bound families, student loans are part of the picture when paying for college. Nearly 7 in 10 students graduate with...

The combination of stress, financial strain, unemployment, illness, and homeschooling children has put a significant strain on...

With the cost of college continuing to rise, for most families, student loans will be part of the equation when it comes to paying for...

One of the types of federal student loans available are Parent PLUS Loans. These types of loans are meant to fill the gaps when a family...

Paying the high cost of college in today's climate requires planning and creativity. It is no longer feasible for most families to pay...

1. Appeal for More Financial Aid: High school seniors and current college students completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal...

If you received a refund from college for room and board or other expenses, consider yourself lucky. But beware the potential tax bite....