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Pros and Cons of Submitting the FAFSA
The re-designed FAFSA is finally available, which has many families wondering, “Do we actually need to submit the FAFSA?”…
Scholarships - Are they worth applying for?
It's common to hear a lot of vague yet encouraging words about how scholarships can help you pay for college…
What is Work Study?
As you evaluate your financial aid offers, you may see an item called Work Study, with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000…
Benefit of Starting at Community College
Families that work with me know that I rave about the benefits of starting the college experience at a community college…
Why Community College Could Be the Best Choice You’ll Ever Make
I’ll let you in on a little secret – although most families hire me to help their student apply to 4-year colleges, I started MY college education at a community college. And it was the best choice I ever made…
Making Sense of Financial Aid Awards
I have to be honest – Spring is my favorite time of the year. Not only because I get to see students celebrate their acceptances, but also because I LOVE to evaluate financial aid award letters…
WUE: 5 Things You Need to Know
As well-known public universities grow increasingly selective, students are looking further afield to find the right college…