by Bianca Black | Sep 5, 2020 | Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes You’ve probably heard about the FAFSA…but what exactly is it? Our guide for the first-time FAFSA applicant will break it down for you. First things first, the acronym FAFSA stands for “Free Application for Federal Student Aid.” This...
by Bianca Black | Mar 3, 2020 | Applying to College, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes Probablemente ha oído que debería llenar la solicitud FAFSA… pero qué es exactamente? El acrónimo FAFSA es un acrónimo inglés que significa “Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes.” Después de llenar el formulario, el...
by Caitlin Vogt | Dec 10, 2019 | Paying for College
Reading Time: 3 minutes When saving money for college, it’s important to learn about all the different options available to your family. Here we will discuss 529 plans: what they are, their benefits, and how you can access a 529 plan for your family. What is...
by Caitlin Vogt | Dec 4, 2019 | Applying to College, Paying for College
Reading Time: 2 minutes After filling out your FAFSA, you can expect a Student Aid Report (SAR). It’s a document (electronic or paper) that will give you information about your eligibility for federal student aid. Colleges use information from your SAR to determine...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 15, 2019 | Paying for College
Reading Time: 2 minutes First thing we want to say to anyone suddenly unable to pay their tuition: you are resilient. It takes strength to pursue your education when financial insecurity is a part of that experience. This is a stressful circumstance, and we want to...
by Bianca Black | Nov 13, 2019 | Paying for College
Reading Time: < 1 minute Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate extreme financial need based on their FAFSA application. Pell Grants are the real MVP when it comes to paying for college because they do not need to be repaid. 🙌 ...
by Bianca Black | Nov 13, 2019 | Applying to College, Paying for College
Reading Time: < 1 minute If a degree program that you are hoping to pursue is not available in your state and the thought of out-of-state tuition makes you 😱, don’t give up hope. The Academic Common Market may be your hero. Do I qualify? In order to take...
by Bianca Black | Oct 29, 2019 | College Life, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes There is no doubt that college (and everything associated with being a college student) is expensive and we all know that money doesn’t grow on trees. Some students receive financial support from their families, some get jobs, some...
by Bianca Black | Oct 29, 2019 | Applying to College, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do some of the words used in the financial aid process sound like a foreign language? Yep…you’re not alone. We’ve created this guide of terms you may encounter to be sure you’re on top of your game. The terms listed below are pretty...
by Bianca Black | Oct 18, 2019 | Applying to College, Paying for College
Reading Time: 3 minutes There are so many important things to consider when searching for your dream school, from the overall campus vibe, location, academic program offerings, etc. Everyone’s list of college “must haves” probably looks a little bit different, but...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 16, 2019 | Paying for College
Reading Time: 3 minutes Looking at your tuition bill, you may be shocked at the total expense. Here we will break down the different pieces that puzzle together your tuition bill, and answer some common questions associated with making these payments. What’s...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 2, 2019 | Paying for College
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you are reading this, you are probably considering all your options for financing your college education. Income Sharing Agreements are a new tool employed by colleges and universities to help students pay for school. Though this way may be...
