6 Major Changes to the FAFSA

By The College Funding Coach / April 26, 2025

Congress signed the FAFSA Simplification Act at the end of 2020, which significantly changed the federal methodology or formula for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to…

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Paying for College for Divorced Families: A Closer Look at Financial Aid Strategies

By Zaina Bankwalla / April 25, 2025

This article was updated on April 25, 2025. It was originally published on November 16, 2020. When parents are wrangling about alimony, asset distribution, and who gets the large collection…

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TuitionCents 2025: How to Take Out Student Loans Responsibly

By Tim McFillin / April 24, 2025
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TuitionCents 2025: How to Negotiate Merit Aid

By Brian Weber / March 21, 2025
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Top 10 Nuances That Matter in the College Application Process

By Stacy Segal / March 19, 2025
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TuitionCents 2025: Deciphering Award Letters and Winning Appeals

By Brian Weber / February 20, 2025
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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…

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Your Story, Your Voice: College Essays That Open Doors

By Brock Jolly / February 12, 2025
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TuitionCents 2025: FAFSA Walkthrough + Aid Maximization Tactics

By Mike Russell / January 23, 2025
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How to Write a Letter of Appeal for More Financial Aid and Merit Funds

By Brian Weber / January 21, 2025

It’s exciting when you get into that first college. However, it’s also the moment when many families face the reality of affording the cost of higher education. If your financial…

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