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…

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…

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…

Decoding the CSS Profile

By Jimmy Hicks / October 21, 2025

TuitionCents 2025: Decoding the CSS Profile By James Hicks and Chris Jenkins When it comes to college financial aid, most families are at least somewhat familiar with the FAFSA. But…

FAFSA Prep: What Every Family Needs to Do Now

By Tim Tedesco / October 6, 2025

If your student is heading to college next fall, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be on your radar—right now. October is the month when the FAFSA…

College Financial Aid: Know the Rules

By Zaina Bankwalla / September 29, 2025

By Zaina Bankwalla and Carrie Morris When it comes to paying for college, the rules of financial aid can feel overwhelming, even for the most organized families. During ourTuitionCents 2025…

When $200,000 Isn’t Too Much: How Elite Universities Are Expanding Financial Aid

By Tim McFillin / September 19, 2025

When $200,000 Isn’t Too Much: How Elite Universities Are Expanding Financial Aid By Tim McFillin For years, families earning more than $200,000 annually assumed they were destined to pay full…

How Out-of-State Students Can Get In-State Tuition

By Matt Mabbitt / September 15, 2025

How Out-of-State Students Can Get In-State Tuition By Tim McFillin and Matt MabbittInsights from our recent webinar on strategic college planning College is expensive—but for families whose students are looking…

FAFSA 2025 Prep: What Every Family Needs to Do Now

By Tim Tedesco / September 9, 2025

FAFSA 2025 Prep: What Every Family Needs to Do Now If your student is heading to college next fall, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be on…