Families spent an average of over $26,000 on college costs in 2020-2021, and the number is expected to climb in the years ahead. Some parents of teens have been planning for higher education costs for decades while others are just now getting started. Luckily, there are plenty of options available … Read More
FAFSA 2022-23 Application – What You Need To Know
Nothing is more appealing to soon-to-be/current college students and their parents than free money. However, it’s mind-boggling that so many families fail to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form each year. The cost of college can be stifling to most families, so you certainly … Read More
2021 FASFA Application – What You Need To Know
Nothing is more appealing to soon-to-be/current college students and their parents than free money. However, it’s mind-boggling how so many families fail to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form each year. The cost of college can be stifling to most families, so you certainly … Read More
College Savings Basics: 529 Plans & Maximizing School Aid
These days, the total average cost of higher education exceeds $140,000 per child at private four-year colleges.(1) The cost can even exceed $70,000-$75,000 a year at select schools and continues to grow exponentially. But there are several ways young students and their families can save to prepare … Read More
Tips For Filling Out FAFSA and Applying For Financial Aid
As the cost of higher education increases, so does the need for financial aid. Despite this need, many families tend to miss out on financial opportunities because they are unaware of certain processes or deadline information. Last year, high school graduates missed out on as much as $2.6 billion in … Read More