Saving for College Using the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan

By The College Funding Coach / December 20, 2022

As a parent, what should you be doing to prepare for college? When should you start saving? How much should you save? Where do you save? What if it isn’t…

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Want to Minimize Student Debt? Don’t Go to College for Six Years

By The College Funding Coach / December 6, 2022

College costs, and by extension, student debt, have gotten out of hand. There are numerous ideas and opinions on how to best address the student loan crisis, ranging from federal…

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Endowments: Finding Out Where the Money Is

By The College Funding Coach / November 16, 2022

For many Americans, affordability will be a major factor in their college decision. Therefore, it’s incredibly helpful to find out which schools have deep pockets and a generous disposition. So,…

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The Road to 120: Graduating College in Three Years

By The College Funding Coach / November 8, 2022

A Possible Strategy to Help Minimize the Cost of College With current graduation rates pushing beyond four or even five years, you may be surprised that graduating in three years…

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Going to College Abroad: Frequently Asked Questions

By The College Funding Coach / October 25, 2022

We’re excited to provide some follow-up Q&A after our collaborative event, “How Families With High EFCs Can Save Money By Going to Universities Abroad” (watch the recording here). We had…

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6 Ways College-Bound Students Can Plan Ahead to Stand Out Later

By Online Media Source / August 29, 2022

It’s never been more difficult to get into college. More students are throwing their hats in the ring at more schools. This is largely in part due to the test-optional…

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My Kid Is a Decent Student but We Will Not Qualify for Need-Based Financial Aid

By Hugo Carvajal / August 16, 2022

I hear this a lot. And by a lot, I mean almost every day. This is one of the most common issues for families trying to pay for college. Calculate…

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Little-Known Secrets for a Smooth and Successful Dorm Move-In Day

By Shana Despres / July 18, 2022

First, congratulations on achieving this rite of passage.  It’s an exciting time for your family! Second, the more you can plan and prepare for your student’s move-in day, the easier…

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How Will I Be Read: What Matters Most on the College Application

By Online Media Source / June 7, 2022

Guest post courtesy of The College Coaches. To learn more about the overall college application process, check out the recording of our free workshop on this topic. Will you be…

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Top 7 Ways to Financially Prepare for College

By Online Media Source / May 10, 2022

It’s no news that college is an incredibly expensive endeavor. Many students end up with tens of thousands of dollars in debt when they graduate – a debt they have…

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