For many families, however, the initial elation of a college acceptance is quickly tempered by the receipt of a financial aid offer and the realization that, even after the awarded…
May 1, the national deadline to deposit at your chosen college is looming in the not-so-distant future, and yet some students are still submitting additional information to the aid offices…
If you were within shouting distance of a TV, computer, tablet, phone, or newspaper in the final week of 2020, you likely heard that Congress passed, and President Trump (after…
The cost of college rises every year—forcing parents to decide if they will compromise the dream of helping their kid go to college and limit their shot at a great…
It can be challenging to pay for a college term in one lump sum. That's where installment plans come in. 1. College payment plans are like no-interest loans. Deferred payment…
These common assumptions about paying for college can unfortunately influence parents and students to take missteps in their college planning. 1. If my parents save for college, it will hurt…
Grandparents that want to help pay for your college expenses are a huge help, but make sure to follow these tips to minimize the effects their gifts might have on…
Shannon Vasconcelos, a former Financial Aid Officer, goes over the reasons you may want to fill out a FAFSA application even if you don't believe you will qualify.
California Higher Education The New Normal I know people are exhausted by the phrase new normal. But our experiences in 2020 can, in fact, represent our new normal in positive…
Patricia is the Chief Operating Officer at Gift of College, where she works to help families save for college and pay down student loan debt. Having worked multiple jobs to…
With so many schools, it is important to understand options for financing your student’s degree. Government aid: Both federal and state governments give aid based on data provided on the…