How to Understand FAFSA and Your Student Aid Index Before Comparing Colleges

By Brock Jolly / September 16, 2026

How to Understand FAFSA and Your Student Aid Index Before Comparing Colleges You filled out the FAFSA, got your Student Aid Index back, and now you’re wondering: Is this what…

TuitionCents 2026: In-State Tuition for Out-of-State Students–Legal Loopholes & Strategies

By Brock Jolly / August 21, 2026

How to Make Your Child’s Dream College More Affordable Without Sacrificing Your Retirement

By Brock Jolly / August 20, 2026

Your child finds a school they love. Then you look at the price. Suddenly, the conversation gets harder. Do you rule it out? Do you borrow more? Do you stretch…

How to Balance College Planning and Retirement Planning Without Sacrificing Either

By Brock Jolly / August 20, 2026

If you’re raising children and thinking about college, you’re probably asking yourself a difficult question: How do you help pay for college without putting your own retirement at risk? College…

Paying for College Without Sacrificing Your Future

By Brock Jolly / July 15, 2026

For many families, college planning feels like a quiet weight that never really goes away. It starts early, lingers through the teenage years, and often grows heavier as acceptance letters…

Why Starting Early With College Planning Changes Everything

By Brock Jolly / July 8, 2026

For many families, college planning sits in an uncomfortable middle space. It feels important, but not urgent. There are always more immediate needs competing for attention, and college can seem…

Do 529 Savings Plans Make the Grade?

By Brock Jolly / May 29, 2025

Only about half of Americans are familiar with 529 savings plans, and only about 35% of parents are actually using them. This is unfortunate, as a 529 savings plan is…

The Private Scholarship Game (Part 3) – Frequently Asked Questions

By Brock Jolly / February 19, 2025

Q: How can I find out about what scholarships are out there? A: Your best scholarship research sources include: The Internet: use scholarship search engines and Google sleuthing. Check out…

Your Story, Your Voice: College Essays That Open Doors

By Brock Jolly / February 12, 2025

Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College On-Demand Webinar

By Brock Jolly / January 17, 2025

This webinar was recorded previously, and some information may be slightly outdated. For the most current version or to schedule a live workshop for your community, please contact us. For…