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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…
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…
How Students Can Lower College Costs
If you shudder when thinking about financing your child’s education, you are not alone. With rising tuitions, and more students competing for limited financial aid, the cost of a 4-year education has risen dramatically over the past decade…