Well not exactly, but if you're gonna dream, then dream big! Every election cycle the topic of tuition free college comes up. Is that even possible? Could debt ever be forgiven? Could the government afford to provide college at no cost to the student? We are highly skeptical. Here's why...... read more →
Nov
29
Oct
31
The world of college admissions is ever changing. Recent negative headlines like the Operation Varsity Blues admission scandal has shown a light on a problem with ACT and SAT testing--often the ones with the money benefit the most. The standardized tests which were originally created to even the playing field... read more →
Oct
11
The National Association for College Admission Counselors is “an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.” They were founded in 1937 to provide professional standards and ethics to member professionals. At their Fall 2019 conference,... read more →
Oct
03
The Perkins Loan was a federal loan based on a student's financial need. While in college, the loan was "subsidized"--it did not earn interest. The interest rate was a low fixed rate of 5%. Not all schools participated in the Perkins Loan Program. What made this loan unique was that... read more →
Aug
29
A hot topic for parents of college bound students is always ACT and SAT testing. Parents seek out information to help their students do well on what can be a challenging task for some. At the heart of all the focus on testing is one truth, better test scores can... read more →
Aug
23
When you think of college, do you picture a 4-year program? Most of us do because that was the experience we had--four years to complete a bachelor's degree. (Although today, only 41% of first-time, full-time college students will complete their undergraduate degree in four years.) If we pursued a graduate... read more →
Jul
12
Everyone owes money (well, almost everyone). The government owes money. We read a lot about the government’s deficit--the debt we owe other countries due to our spending. The United States deficit exceeded $22 trillion back in February. Americans owe money. We are bombarded with student loan debt statistics. The total... read more →
Jun
27
When it comes to planning for college, families need help. Maybe they just need a bit of help or maybe they need some intensive guidance. No matter the level of support needed, a great way to get started is through two educational workshops: Tips for the College-Bound and Smart Money... read more →
Jun
07
Too often parents can become stuck in a mindset that the only possible college for their student is an elite one. The recent college admission scandal is a great example of parents who are misinformed about the many different paths students can take. Families need to consider all the options... read more →
May
31
How much can a student and their family afford to pay for college? Colleges use a few different formulas to try and estimate that amount. (You can find a detailed look at the comparison between the two here.) Most colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA... read more →