Interpreting Financial Aid Award Offers

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Before you start looking at what you think is the “bottom line” on those financial aid award offers, think about the reason why the college made your “List” in the first place. Are you a … [Read more...]

Over Borrowing!!!

I know what you’re thinking, I’ve just graduated from high school, I’m finally free!   All of my friends are moving away and I’m starting to finally get a taste of what it’s like to be out … [Read more...]

The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA

Its www.FAFSA.gov NOT fafsa.com! The FAFSA has been given a bad rap as a monstrous application that takes a rocket scientist to complete. WRONG! Financial Aid Administrators along with the … [Read more...]

Funding a College Education

Paying for college is a family affair!  Just this morning I spoke with a Mom about her son’s top school.  She knows it will be a financial stretch and also mentioned that there are two siblings … [Read more...]

Information for the Returning Student

It’s May!  Let’s assume some of you are about to complete your first year in college.  Last year, I bet your parent’s handled most of the financial aid process.  That included knowing what … [Read more...]

Higher Education Tax Benefits

Higher Education Tax Benefits

HIGHER EDUCATION TAX BENEFITS If you are spending money on post-secondary education - including saving for college, there are two tax benefits for you to consider: Tax Credits  - Directly reduce … [Read more...]

Understanding Financial Aid

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To understand, you first must know something about the history of financial aid. The first Federal financial aid program was the GI Bill in 1944. This was our Nation’s attempt to thank our Veterans … [Read more...]