November 7, 2017
How to Take a Gap Year That Prepares You For College Personally and Financially
Taking a year off prior to the start of college is not a new notion. “Gap years” are extremely common…
July 25, 2017
How to Choose the Right College
How to choose a college: Considerations for Students Intro Cost Location Institution Type and Size Public Colleges Private Colleges Online…
June 12, 2017
Affording College: What Are My Payment Options?
Affording College: What Are My Payment Options? The cost of attending college has risen drastically over the past two decades.…
April 1, 2016
The Importance of College Planning in April
It’s finally April! The college choice process has officially begun. This is an incredibly exciting time, but also one that…
March 23, 2016
8 Tips for Finding Scholarships
College isn’t getting any cheaper. Between 2001 and 2012, tuition and fees increased 5.4% above inflation annually while funding per…
March 9, 2016
Graduating on Time: A Push for Quality Retention
Retaining students through all required years of college and seeing them through graduation has become a major priority. President Obama…
February 25, 2016
5 FAQs: Before you Submit Your College Deposit
Deposits for college begin with an initial May 1st due date. Many may still be unsure of their choices, but…
February 16, 2016
How To Write The Perfect College Essay
The essay is an extremely important part of your college application, because it tells admission officers things about you that…
February 3, 2016
5 Expenses to Avoid Freshman Year
As a new college freshman, the excitement of starting school probably isn’t the only thing on your mind. With tuition…
January 28, 2016
6 Reasons Families Should Visit Colleges Early
A growing trend for families is making college visits during a student’s Sophomore or Freshman year of high school. In…
January 27, 2016
Who Offers In-State Tuition for Out-of-State Students?
Qualifying for in-state tuition can have a huge impact on the amount of student debt you’re stuck with after graduation.…
January 20, 2016
8 Tips to for Families to Avoid Scholarship Scams
The email starts out great. An institution wants to offer your child a scholarship, and they barely need anything from…