'Safety schools,' or colleges considered back-ups to students' top choices, get a bad rap. But as many students have found, attending a college that isn't your first choice can be…
Read article: The most popular safety school in every stateHechinger 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 collegeOne of the knocks against community colleges has been that students who complete two-year degrees are less likely to continue on and complete their bachelor’s degree than their peers at…
Read article: First-generation students benefit from starting at a community 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 EducationWe see a lot of students get their heart set on one particular college, only to end up disappointed when they realize they can't afford it. As much as parents…
Read article: Why attending your safety school may be a smart ideaWhether 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 ConsultantLooking for an affordable college? Check out some of the schools in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Even if you don’t live in New York state, these…
Read article: SUNY colleges offer a great value in public educationWhen applying for college, it can be overwhelming to figure out how you're going to afford a 4-year degree. One of the best things you can do to help pay…
Read article: How to find scholarships to pay for college
