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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 With changes coming to the 2024-25 FAFSA under the FAFSA Simplification Act, our College Counselor will outline everything you need to know! Join us to learn more about:Roadmap to the simplified FAFSAImportant deadlinesFSA ID for students and parentsHow to complete the [...]
College costs continue to rise, and it's important to take advantage of any opportunities available for financial aid - especially those that do not have to be repaid later. Scholarships and grants are the most common "free" ways to pay for college, but some students may also have the option [...]
You completed the FAFSA. You received scholarships through your high school. You and your parents reviewed your financial aid award letter from your college and decided to take out federal student loans to pay for college. Now your tuition bill is due, and there's still a remaining balance - what [...]
When delving into the world of private student loans, you may discover that many lenders mention a “co-borrower.” A co-borrower is someone who applies for the loan with you and is equally responsible for ensuring it is repaid. A private student loan will be held in your name as the [...]
Let’s face it – no one is accepted to college and thinks, “I can’t wait to pay my tuition bill!” College is a big investment, which is why it’s important to know your options, plan ahead, and choose wisely when paying for it. Remember: filling out the Free Application for [...]
If you’ve exhausted scholarships, grants, and Federal Direct Loans to cover college costs and are still left with funding gaps, you might be considering Federal Direct PLUS or private student loans. There are some key differences between the two loan types that are important to understand. What to Know About [...]
There is a lot of confusing language (and plenty of acronyms) when it comes to paying for college and financial aid. You may be surprised to know that "expected family contribution" or "EFC" is not necessarily the amount of money your family will actually end up paying your college. So [...]
You’ve received your college acceptance letters – congratulations! If you’ve been accepted to multiple schools, one of the biggest determining factors for your final choice may be the out of pocket cost for each option. Along with your acceptance letters, you should receive an award letter outlining the financial aid [...]
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Understanding financial aid and determining how to pay for college can be stressful. From receiving award letters to securing student loans, the information – and the total amount you need to cover – can seem overwhelming. If you’re not sure [...]
Determining how to pay for college can be stressful. Once you’ve exhausted your options for scholarships, grants, and federal student loans, you may need to consider private student loans to cover costs. If you’re not sure where to start, join us for our upcoming webinar, “Student Loans – Connecting the [...]
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