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6 Financial Steps to Avoid When College Costs are Around the Corner

While some routes are better than others, others can have an adverse impact on your family’s financial health. Here are six financial missteps to avoid when college costs are soon…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 9, 2024

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College Admissions

Helping Your Student Write the College Personal Statement: Unleash Their Superpower

Admissions counselors read thousands of essays each year, and it's easy for them to blend after a while. So, how can you help your students make sure theirs stands out?…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 24, 2024

Affording College Junior Student Parenting

5 Reasons to Talk With Your Kid About College Financing Now

As a parent of a high school student, however, there’s no time like the present to have a candid conversation about college costs and the resources you have available to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 24, 2024

College Admissions Parenting

Navigating Parents & Family Weekend: Tips for a Meaningful Experience

Parents & Family Weekend can also be an opportunity to take an up-close look at the investment you just made, bring some fall or winter clothing that may soon be…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 19, 2024

Affording College

Insider Tips for Parents Navigating Financial Aid

1. Start your scholarship search early. The best time to search for scholarships is during your child's junior and senior high school years. Most scholarship deadlines fall between January and…

Anna PetersJuly 22, 2024

Parenting Senior Student

Essential Money Conversations Before College Drop Off Day

Before college drop-off day, make sure you’ve had an open and honest conversation about the following topics if you haven’t already. 1. The overall cost of college There’s no sense…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 8, 2024

Affording College

4 College-Saving Tips from a Seasoned Pro

Developed from more than two decades of experience in the higher education financial aid space, these tips may make paying for college more bearable. Start Saving Early. Higher education is…

Anna PetersJuly 1, 2024

Junior Student Senior Student Student Life

Invest in Yourself

As your student considers what the college experience will look like for them, I would like to offer a letter of encouragement based on my experience. Now, as a college…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 15, 2024

Parenting Videos

Three Tips For College Move-In Day

Three college move-in day tips for parents with teens in their senior year of high school from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there – done…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 1, 2024

Affording College Videos

Four Considerations When Borrowing For College

Insights about borrowing $$$ for higher education from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there – done that. FGN-3267044PR-Y1223W

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 27, 2024

College Admissions

What Does It Mean When a College Sends You Mail?

Many colleges and universities have sophisticated marketing strategies. Some even enlist the help of external marketing consultants and mailhouses to orchestrate their outreach campaigns and monitor student responses. So, what's…

ScholarShare 529May 14, 2024

Parenting Videos

Three Reasons To Talk $$$ With Your Teen

Reasons to talk about saving for college with your teen from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there – done that. FGN-3267044PR-Y1223W

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 12, 2024

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