Need Help Paying for College?

By Brock Jolly / October 19, 2021

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…

Top Advisor Marketing Podcast

By Alexandra Koury / October 12, 2021

327. Help Parents Save For College Without Jeopardizing Their Retirement With Brock Jolly Top Advisor Marketing Podcast Heads up: This page includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase using…

The American Opportunity Tax Credit: “The Tax Scholarship”

By Jimmy Hicks / July 13, 2021

Origin of the American Opportunity Tax Credit The American Opportunity Tax Credit, proposed by President Barack Obama and passed by Congress in 2009 to replace the Hope Credit, became a…

Demonstrated Interest: What’s the Big Deal?

By Zack Whitlock / July 7, 2021

The only thing that rises proportionately with college costs is the stress of the college application process. Every year, there’s more you need to know and more you need to…

Solving the Student Loan Problem

By Online Media Source / June 24, 2021

The most common challenge graduates face today is figuring out how to repay their student loan debt. Often this gets in the way of buying a house, getting married, saving…

529 ABLE Account PSA: Saving for College for Disabled Individuals

By Willis Holdeman / June 16, 2021

Many people have heard of college 529 savings plans.  Every state has an option for its residents.  Many states offer tax deductibility for contributions to their state plan if you…

The Power of Financial Literacy: Why I Became a College Funding Coach

By Tim Tedesco / June 2, 2021

Growing up, my father struggled in school. His grades were not strong enough to receive any scholarships and his family could not afford to send him to college on their…

How College Admission Really Works

By Brock Jolly / May 18, 2021

Ever wonder how college admissions and financial aid decisions are really made and what it means for your student? Please join Brock Jolly and national college admissions expert Jim McGuire for a…

What Is a Tuition Discount?

By Mario Carannante / May 5, 2021

What is a Tuition Discount? A tuition discount is an all-encompassing term that refers to any gift aid that the college offers to reduce your tuition cost. Most people use…

Is an Ivy League Education Worth the Cost?

By Tim McFillin / April 9, 2021

The Ivy League Dream: A Generational Holdover That Overlooks Disproportionate Cost I grew up in a family that valued higher education tremendously. My late grandfather was a Cornell graduate and…