How Ivy League and Highly Ranked Universities are Becoming more Generous for Need Based Financial Aid

By Tim McFillin / June 4, 2026

Over the past few years, I have seen a lot more parents with healthy annual incomes $200,000+ receive solid need based financial aid packages from the highest ranked universities. As…

Hidden Gems: Colleges That Deliver Big Returns on Investment

By James L. Hicks, CFP / May 22, 2026

By Jimmy Hicks and Brian WeymanThe College Funding Coach® TuitionCents Webinar Series For many families, the college search starts with rankings, reputation, and name recognition. But in today’s environment of…

TuitionCents 2026: Hidden Gems–Colleges That Deliver Big Returns on Investment

By James L. Hicks, CFP / May 22, 2026

TuitionCents 2026: Smart Student Loans–How to Borrow Without Risking Your Future

By The College Funding Coach / April 17, 2026

Smart Student Loan Strategies: What Families Need to Know Right Now

By The College Funding Coach / April 16, 2026

The College Funding Coach® Student loans have always been a major part of the college funding conversation. But with recent legislative changes and new rules coming into effect, families are…

Financial Aid Award Letters: How to Appeal and Potentially Receive More Aid

By The College Funding Coach / March 31, 2026

By Rory Sullivan and Vance Litchfield The College Funding Coach® For many families, receiving college acceptance letters is an exciting milestone. But that excitement is often quickly followed by confusion…

TuitionCents 2026: Maximize Merit Aid–How to Get Scholarships Based on Achievement

By Theresa White / March 20, 2026

TuitionCents 2026: Financial Aid Award Letters–How to Appeal & Win More Aid

By Rory Sullivan / February 20, 2026

FAFSA Has Changed. What Parents Need to Know Now

By The College Funding Coach / January 16, 2026

By Mike Russell and Chris Jenkins For years, families treated the FAFSA as a necessary but straightforward step in the college planning process. You filled it out, submitted it, and…

TuitionCents 2026: FAFSA 2026 Walkthrough + Understanding Your Student Aid Index

By Mike Russell / January 16, 2026