Before borrowing money to pay for college, it's important to know what your loan's interest rate will be to figure out how much you'll pay over the life of the…
Read article: New student loan interest rates for 2014-15Applying for scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid to help pay for college can be overwhelming for many students and families. And with the cost of college rising rapidly, there’s…
Read article: How to avoid financial aid scamsHechinger Report recently published a great opinion piece from Karen Gross on the ‘flawed conversation’ regarding the cost of higher education. She says that too much public focus is placed on…
Read article: Educate students on student loan repayment before, not after collegeEven as college costs rise, millions of students are missing out on the opportunity to get free money for college. According to an analysis of federal data by Mark Kantrowitz,…
Read article: 2 million students are missing out on free money for collegeHow do colleges decide which students should receive financial aid and how much they should receive? Despite the increase in colleges using net price calculators and other reforms to make…
Read article: Podcast: How do colleges award financial aid?It’s no secret that college is a huge investment in your future, and costs are rising at most colleges and universities. With the price so high and student loan debt…
Read article: Only 150 of 3500 U.S. colleges worth the investment, says former Secretary of EducationWhether you or your child is preparing for college or already enrolled, your family can benefit from working with a financial aid consultant to save time and money on college.…
Read article: 9 Reasons To Work With A Financial Aid ConsultantNeed help filling out your FAFSA? There's likely a FAFSA filing event happening near you in the next couple of months. Check out this map and click on your state…
Read article: Find a free FAFSA event in your areaCompared to private student loans, whose interest rates vary depending on the borrower's credit history, federal student loans are a steal. But according to USA Today, a large percentage of…
Read article: Many private student loan borrowers are leaving money on the tableDuring the college admissions process, the cost of standardized testing, test prep services, college applications, and college visits can really add up. And that's before you even start thinking about…
Read article: Why you should work with a financial aid consultant
