What You Need to Know About College Application Season
College application season brings a flurry of excitement, nerves, and the promise of new beginnings.
How to Write a Letter of Appeal for Financial Aid
A financial aid appeal is a request for additional aid, a more lucrative offer or a higher grant spurred by a change in family circumstances.
Parents and Dependents: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting
When dependent students apply for financial aid, they will have to provide parental information as part of the process.
Federal Student Loans – Are They a Good Choice for You?
Federal student loans are loans given out by the federal government to encourage young adults to pursue a post-secondary education.
How Home Equity Affects the CSS Profile
When looking at the CSS profile vs the FAFSA, one major difference sticks out. The FAFSA doesn’t include home equity into the equation.
How To Navigate Financial Aid Appeals With Your College-Bound Student
Negotiation is a major player in nearly every aspect of modern society, so why do people think that college funding is exempt from this?
Winning the College Finance Game: Maximize Your Family’s Financial Aid Package
Don’t feel ashamed if you’re more than a little intimidated by the college financial aid process. You’re in good company.
Net Price Calculators: Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
One governmental attempt at increasing transparency is a requirement for colleges to publish Net Price Calculators on public-facing websites.
Completing the CSS Profile or FAFSA with Divorced or Separated Parents or Two-Household Families
Financial aid forms can seem tricky for any household, but especially for students of divorced parents or two household families.
Prior-Prior Year (PPY): What it is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid
PPY stands for Prior-Prior Year. This change was made in 2016 and was effective beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.