You can’t take student loan forgiveness programs at face value. Let’s explore the pros and cons of “forgiveness.” The Biden Administration has unveiled their plan to forgive up to $10,000 worth of federal student loan debt to millions of Americans, and up to $20,000 for those who received Pell grants. Eligible individuals must be making […]
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Now that school is back in session, it’s time for parents of college students to start looking ahead to the 2023-24 FAFSA. Before parents begin filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in October 2022, it’s important to know that the FAFSA won’t be the same as last year. Federal Student Aid has
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The first few weeks of college are uniquely exciting . . . and stressful. Luckily, there are proven ways to ease your transition so you can launch into your college years with optimism and confidence. Here we’ve gathered some or our best advice from years of counseling and thousands of college students. Get involved!! This
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You’ve been accepted into the college of your choice. Great news!But your financial aid award is not enough to help you afford the college. Not great news.So, what can you do? You can appeal your financial aid award to try and get more aid from the college. A financial aid appeal is your formal request
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How can you tell if a college is the “right fit” for you? Visiting really helps. So, it’s important to plan your college visits strategically and make sure you gather as much information as you can about each school you visit. Here are a few tips for making sure you get the most out of
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Summer is the perfect time for experiences that will better prepare you for college and the college admissions process. Hey high school sophomores and juniors—it’s almost summer! Time for fun, sun…and having experiences that can enhance your college search and college applications. While you don’t need to fill your summer with work and learning, you
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When children turn 18, they are legally considered to be “adults.” With this designation, they gain a few rights, such as the right to vote, and join the military. As parents, you also lose a few “rights”, even if you are still financially responsible for them. Yes – even if you are paying their tuition,
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Most students are finishing up their college applications or have already submitted them. So, now you can just sit back and wait. Right? Now is a great time to start finding college scholarships to defray the cost of that school you hope to attend. You’ll be surprised how many scholarships are available and how much
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Is there anything that hasn’t been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? From the way we go to work to the way students learn, it’s been a game-changer. It should be no surprise then, that changes are coming to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) that is used to determine financial aid eligibility each
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“Where do you want to go to college?” This seemingly simple question can elicit reactions from boredom to bewilderment to full-blown panic attack. While some students identified their “dream school” in early on, others don’t even know where to begin when it comes to a college list. If you are the oldest child, or in
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“Can you help us fill out this financial aid form?” This simple request from a client, over two decades ago, was the beginning of a journey for John J. Lennon that would ultimately lead him to becoming a pioneer in the college planning industry. Now, 20 years later, John and his business partners Matt McCarter
Tried and true actions that can improve your chance of admission So, you didn’t get into your dream school. But you didn’t NOT get in either. Deferred. Waitlisted. Whatever you call it, there’s still a chance for you to get accepted. And there are definitive and very important steps you can take to improve your
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