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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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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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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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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Updated December 11, 2024. Post originally published July 2, 2019. Do Not Wait Until Senior Year Parents often tell me, “My son/daughter will start applying for scholarships in their senior…
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 academic year will open by December 1, 2024 (fingers crossed) and, as a general rule, should be submitted as…
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Post updated October 21, 2024. We hosted a free, live webinar on this topic on October 18th, 2024. College is not paid at sticker price! Yes, you read that correctly.…
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Another Financial Aid Form?! Everyone has heard of the FAFSA, and it’s a requirement we all do begrudgingly (like taking out the trash!). But what on earth is the CSS…
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Just as NFL teams gear up for the big season, it’s time for you to hit training camp for the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Here’s your preseason plan to get…
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We covered this information in depth in a free webinar on Thursday, August 22nd. Watch the recording for free here. Many students now attend public universities to reduce the cost…
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