Lindsay O., Parent, Sierra Middle School, Colorado

By The College Funding Coach / May 8, 2023

Lindsay O., Parent, Sierra Middle School, Colorado “It was excellent and I’m eager to learn more! The presentation provided great high-level information, a good starting point for the college planning…

Vicki DiLeggi, Archbishop Ryan High School, PA

By The College Funding Coach / May 8, 2023

Vicki D., Archbishop Ryan High School, PA “Great information and the speaker was very engaging.  Very knowledgeable about the subject. Paying for college is some tough terrain and this seminar…

The Private Scholarship Game (Part 2) – 12 Ways to Increase Your Odds

By Brock Jolly / May 5, 2023

As high school seniors dash to secure private scholarship funding for the fall, juniors and their parents need to start turning their attention to private scholarships now. There are many…

The Private Scholarship Game (Part 1) – The Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts

By Brock Jolly / March 28, 2023

Putting Private Scholarships In Perspective Most college scholarships are available through the colleges themselves in the form of merit aid or tuition discounting. You can also access free money through…

Don’t Be Fooled by Your Financial Award Letters

By James L. Hicks, CFP / March 9, 2023

This post was updated on March 9, 2023. It was originally published on March 23, 2021. — Colleges are mailing financial aid award letters to millions of college-bound students, and…

Finding Affordable Universities Outside the US

By Online Media Source / March 3, 2023

The New REPAYE Income-Driven Proposal Will Help All Families Manage Federal Undergraduate Loans

By Tim McFillin / February 27, 2023

The Major Changes to REPAYE The Biden administration and the Department of Education are proposing dramatic changes to the current REPAYE (Revised Pay as You Earn) repayment plan for federal…

TuitionCents 2023: The Financial Aid Appeal Process: What You Need to Know

By Rory Sullivan / February 17, 2023

The Importance of Tax Diversification – Can You Really Benefit from the SECURE Act 2.0 529 Plan to Roth IRA Conversion?

By The College Funding Coach / February 16, 2023

Taxes are a big consideration when it comes to saving for college or retirement. We do not know what tax rates will be 10, 20 or 30 years into the…

Money Matters and Stress Stinks- Tame the Tension when Applying to and Paying for College

By Online Media Source / February 11, 2023