Are Public Universities Actually Cheaper?

By The College Funding Coach / May 28, 2019

Skewed Perceptions: “Only State Universities Are Affordable” Why do so many college applicants only apply to public universities? They believe that private schools will cost more money, and they won’t…

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Life Change Series: Financial Aid and Divorce

By The College Funding Coach / May 21, 2019

Let’s face it, marriages don’t always go as planned.  Divorce can not only disrupt our personal relationships, but it can also have lasting financial effects.  Financial aid for college can…

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Why Do I Have Two Different EFC Numbers?

By Willis Holdeman / May 13, 2019

Expected Family Contribution As parents, we wear ourselves out making sure our children are ready for college. We monitor their grades, make sure they prepare for their SAT/ACT tests, push…

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Go to college for free? Here’s how

By Online Media Source / March 25, 2019

By Diana Alvear, FOX 46 Charlotte Putting one kid through college is daunting enough, Bernice Feaster had two. But she never once wrote a check to pay for their school.…

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Can the student loan crisis cause the next housing crisis?

By Freddie Rappina / March 15, 2019

Here is an idea. Let’s convince a generation of people over 70 million strong (the baby boomers) that one of the biggest and best investments they will ever make in…

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5/29 only comes once a year but there are two types of 529 Plans!

By Erik Fischer / May 31, 2018

Question:  We are starting an account to eventually fund our child’s education, and we have heard that the 529 Savings Plan and the Prepaid College Tuition Plan are the two…

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10 Options To Consider If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loan Bills

By Brock Jolly / January 7, 2017

If you are a high school senior who will attend college in the fall, you need to understand the pressure and burden that follows when you take out massive student…

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Financial Aid– It’s Time to Apply

By Jen Rose / September 6, 2016

It’s almost time to apply for financial aid! Did you know the dates for the FAFSA® have changed? For those who will go to school beginning 2017-2018, students can fill…

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Don’t Use Your 401(K) To Pay For College!

By Brock Jolly / July 18, 2016

As the cost of college heads for the stratosphere and student loans become more costly due to higher interest rates, many families may find themselves a bit cash-strapped and begin…

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The Private Scholarship Game (Part 3) – Frequently Asked Questions

By Brock Jolly / May 21, 2016

Q: How can I find out about what scholarships are out there? A: Your best scholarship research sources include: The Internet (try the free scholarship search engine located at the…

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