There are many ways to pay for college, and it can be confusing to decipher lingo of financial aid. College is a big investment, which is why it’s important to know your options, plan ahead, and choose wisely when paying for it. But in order to do your homework, you have
As students head off to college, dealing with the costs of education can be overwhelming. Add in the cost of living like food, books, and basic accommodations like furnishing a college room and the cost can grow quickly. Good news, financial aid has taken these things into account when calculating
Submitting the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the first step towards paying for college, even for those students who don’t expect to qualify for need-based financial aid. If you want to be considered for scholarships, grants, or student loans, completing a FAFSA is nearly always required.
Daylight Savings Chores There are a few things that only need to be done a couple times a year, and what better reminder to accomplish these than the time change. On March 13th, we will be adjusting our clocks an hour ahead, but here’s a few other things we’d like
There are many ways to pay for college, and it can be confusing to decipher lingo of financial aid. James Myers, a 19 year financial aid veteran from Webster University breaks down the language barrier in his overview “What You Need to Know about Financial Aid.” What is financial aid?
Spring is so close, we can taste it! So we thought we’d use the last of these chilly temps to prepare for our futures. Let’s start this month off right with this checklist: Daylight Savings Chores There are a few things that only need to be done a couple times
If you’re trying to figure out how to afford your child’s higher education costs, you’ll want to make the most informed decisions possible. One of the best places to start is a 529 College Savings Plan which are state-sponsored, tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used to pay for qualified college
