I often work with students who have a grandparent (or other relative) who has saved money in a 529 or other account to help pay for college. If you are one of these lucky students (or their parent), you are … Continue reading
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If you’re reading this post, you’re probably already familiar with the two most common requirements when applying for financial aid, the FAFSA and CSS Profile. As if those two were not enough, some colleges even have additional requirements. That’s right. … Continue reading
If you in the process of applying to college, then you might already know you’ll need to file the FAFSA and the CSS Profile to be considered for financial aid. Read this post if you aren’t yet familiar with the … Continue reading
Planning to apply for financial aid in college? Good! There is a lot of money available to decrease your costs – but you have to apply for it. I recommend that ALL college applicants apply for financial aid, even if … Continue reading
You may notice that some colleges give a “Priority Deadline” for applicants applying for financial aid. Most colleges put their Priority Deadline in January or February, but occasionally they will fall later. How important is it that you file before … Continue reading
You may have seen articles about colleges that meet 100% of students’ need, like this recent one in US News and World Report. But what does this actually mean? That the lucky accepted students attend these colleges for free? If … Continue reading