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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

Affording College Senior Student

Essential Websites for Students

Each website provides access to resources to support underrepresented students as they apply to, enter, and succeed in postsecondary education. College Search BigFuture College Search: BigFuture is the free college planning…

National College Attainment NetworkApril 7, 2025

Affording College

Inflation, the Cost of College, and 4 Things to Do About It.

Many parents may be bracing for bad news about the price of higher education. After all, college costs have been skyrocketing for a long time, more than doubling between 2000…

Mitchel A. BaumMarch 22, 2025

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Common Questions About Planning For College

Let's break down three common concerns we hear from parents and identify what you can do to address them. 1. How can I ensure my child applies to schools that…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 5, 2025

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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. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 5, 2025

Parenting Videos

$$$ Talks To Have Before Your Kid Goes To College

Three money conversations to have with your collegebound kid from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there – done that. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 1, 2025

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. 4145265-0227

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

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Affording College

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.November 11, 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

Affording College Senior Student

3 Reasons to Fill Out the FAFSA

As the name implies, the FAFSA is completely free and gives you access to federal aid to make paying for college easier. Three reasons to fill out the FAFSA: 1.…

ScholarShare 529October 8, 2023

Affording College Senior Student

6 Tips for Student Loan Repayment

Even though repayment usually starts six months after graduation or you drop below half-time enrollment, you can choose to start repaying your loans while still in school to get a…

ScholarShare 529October 8, 2023

Affording College

How Can You Lower the Price Tag for College?

Scholarships: Scholarships are funds that you don’t have to pay back. So, apply for as many scholarships as you can. While they’re generally tax-free when used for tuition, textbooks, housing, and…

ScholarShare 529October 8, 2023

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