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College Planning Resources
A blog for parents, students, and families preparing for the future.
Our goal is to provide you with as much information and guidance to empower your student to thrive as they pursue their dreams.
Our blog features information that will take them from dream to decision and help to navigate everything from selecting a major to planning intentional summers so they can reach their goals.
Financial Matters: Scholarship Scams Targeting Families
As the cost of college continues to rise, it’s understandable that families are eager to find financial aid opportunities. Unfortunately,...
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Financial Matters: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First Year
For many students, the first year of college is their first real taste of financial independence. While this is an exciting time, it’s...
May 52 min read
Financial Matters: Asking for More Merit Aid
Your teen has just received their college acceptance letters, and one of those schools is their first-choice college—exciting news! But...
Apr 22 min read
Financial Matters: Understanding Your 529 College Savings Plan
As college costs continue to rise, parents of college-bound students are increasingly turning to 529 plans as a strategic way to save for...
Mar 63 min read
Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit-based aid programs in response to competition from public...
Feb 112 min read
Financial Matters: Return on Investment
Deciding on the “right” college can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to think about: location, academic programs, extracurricular...
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: Avoiding Financial Aid and FAFSA Mistakes
As your high schooler prepares for college, navigating financial aid can feel confusing. Here’s a guide to avoid common financial aid...
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: Keeping Application Costs in Check
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Report (2022), college application fees can range from...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: ED/EA and Financial Aid
Navigating the college application process can be stressful, especially when considering how financial aid factors into different...
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: Payment Options for College
Students who will begin college in the fall semester should receive their tuition bill a few months before the term begins. If you need...
May 7, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: College Tax Credit
College is expensive. Educational tax benefits can help students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ federal...
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Financial Matters: The Hidden Costs of College
College financial aid packages should start arriving this month, but when you begin to compare your out-of-pocket costs, be sure to...
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Financial Matters: Comparing College Financial Aid Offers
The decisions have arrived! Time to compare the financial aid offers from all of the colleges to which your student has been admitted.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Financial Matters: College Scholarships - What You Need to Know
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but receiving scholarships can make the cost of college more manageable.
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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