*** To learn about the key delays, changes, and updates made to the latest FAFSA form, the 2023-2024 FAFSA application which opens on October 1, 2022, please see our updated blog. ***Nothing is more appealing to soon-to-be/current college students and their parents than free money. However, it’s … 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
FAFSA 2018-19 Application – What You Need To Know
Nothing is more appealing to soon-to-be/current college students and their parents than free money. Which makes it 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 … Read More
7 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Saving For College
As the importance of obtaining a college education continues to grow, so too does the cost. To combat these costs, it is imperative that parents avoid the mistakes listed below when saving for college. The decisions you make today will have a direct impact on your child’s future. 1. Not Saving For … Read More