Understanding EFC & Need-Based Aid Every year families go through the tedious process of filling out financial aid forms in hopes of getting enough money to make college affordable for their student(s). Despite putting in the work, most families do not receive enough aid to help them cover the costs of college. The good news,…
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-2023 academic year opened on Oct 1, and as a general rule, should be submitted as soon as possible. To submit the FAFSA, go to https://studentaid.gov/. According to Mark Kantrowitz of Savingforcollege.com, “Students who file the FAFSA during the first three months tend to get…
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Happy National College Savings Month Over the past decade, Section 529 plans have become a key college funding vehicle for many families. Seeing as September is National College Savings Month, we couldn’t think of a better time to focus on this tool. Statistics show that most parents are familiar with Section 529 plans, yet only…
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Putting the Student Loan Problem in Perspective In total, almost 45 million Americans owe about $1.7 trillion in student debt. About 70 percent of college grads have student debt when they graduate; the average debt among all graduates now pushes $37,000. These statistics look really scary, but the story is more complicated than “everyone’s crippled…
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This article was updated on May 4, 2021. It was originally published on July 15, 2016. Many students now attend public universities to reduce the cost of higher education. Unfortunately, students often face a huge premium if they want to attend a public university that is not in their state of residence. This can be…
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This post was updated on November 3, 2020. It was originally published on July 6, 2016. If your child is serious about going to college, then you need to look beyond those expensive, glossy, full-color college brochures and fancy websites that tout the institution’s image and credentials. You need to do your research and ask…
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For many families, the high cost of higher education is a daunting proposition. Parents lie awake at night trying to figure out how to afford sending their children to college and still have enough of their hard earned money to be able to retire one day. Some families have children attending college next year and…
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This post was updated on September 23, 2020. It was originally published on June 1, 2016. Rising high school juniors and seniors have already begun or will begin to look seriously at colleges soon. Many students are focused on the following factors in their college search: The looks and size of the campus The quality…
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You read the title correctly! College tuition is negotiable! While listening to this webinar you will learn from a well-known expert and parent the unknown secrets of how to successfully pay less college tuition. Grab your seat now as this webinar will fill quickly! Click the link to register. Joel Peck is a Certified Public…
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Covid-19 has turned our world upside down! The information on college admissions, financial aid, standardized testing, distance learning….it’s all so confusing! Tune in to hear reliable and clear answers to the many questions that you have been asking. Please join Brock Jolly, Founder of The College Funding Coach® and George Mason University Dean of Admissions,…
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