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Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

If you’re like many families, you spent a significant amount of money this past school year on college applications and senior year events. And when thinking about the upcoming cost…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 31, 2025

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Staying Positive Amid Uncertainty: The Financial Aid Factor

Here are ten tips to keep a level head at this time of uncertainty while awaiting final admissions decisions and offers of financial aid. Be certain to file the Free…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 7, 2025

College Admissions Parenting

Spring Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

With the arrival of these admission notifications, in short order, many graduating seniors will have a definitive response to the oft-asked question, “where will you be going to school next…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®April 4, 2025

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Making the Most of Admitted Student Days

Since first applying to a school to which admission has now been offered, circumstances and preferences may have changed. In fact, having received decisions from other target schools, your child…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 28, 2025

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: The Case for Higher Education

The first video in our three-part series explores how California’s colleges and universities have long been engines of economic opportunity—and why programs like ScholarShare 529 help keep that future within…

ScholarShare 529March 23, 2025

College Admissions Parenting

Forget the Rankings—Find the Right Fit

Families should ask themselves: are we even asking the right questions? For parents of college-bound teens, 2025 offers the perfect moment to rethink how you approach the college search. If…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDMarch 1, 2025

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How, Who, and When to ask about Affordability on a Campus Visit

Excitement builds as you are thinking about planning a series of college campus visits. As you walk around each campus, you will begin to discover if you can see yourself…

Gregory Bish, Ph.D.February 27, 2025

Senior Student

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

Here are a few steps you can take now to be better prepared when college decisions and financial commitments need to be made in the months ahead: 1. Take an…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 9, 2025

Parenting Senior Student

Embarking on a New Year as College Nears

Here are some steps you can take to make the most out of this special point in time: 1. Examine, embrace and celebrate where you are There’s no doubt that…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 10, 2022

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Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

Staying Positive Amid Uncertainty: The Financial Aid Factor

Spring Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

Making the Most of Admitted Student Days

History of Education Video Series: The Case for Higher Education

Forget the Rankings—Find the Right Fit

How, Who, and When to ask about Affordability on a Campus Visit

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

Embarking on a New Year as College Nears

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