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The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

It is normal for this part of the equation to feel a bit stressful and overwhelming. I have counseled hundreds of students and families over the years to address questions:…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.August 1, 2023

Affording College Senior Student Using Your 529

Applying for Financial Aid

As you are researching where they will apply, you will likely notice the cost differences across all degree-granting institutions. Tuition and fees, books, educational materials (e.g., laptop), technology fees, and…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.July 29, 2023

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What Can Get in the Way of Your Student’s Financial Aid?

While your student should be enthusiastic, feeding off this contagious vibrancy as they prepare to embark on a new academic year, it may be that this momentum of beginning or…

Richie Gebauer, Ed.D.July 10, 2023

Affording College Student Life

Financial Aid Advocate: Counseling as Advocacy in Action

When various obstacles and struggles are intertwined with this transition, student success can be negatively impacted (Shreiner, Louis, & Nelson, 2012). In an effort to be proactive rather than reactive,…

Richie Gebauer, Ed.D.April 1, 2023

Affording College

Understanding the Federal Work Study Program

Work study is a way for students to earn money to pay for college through part-time employment, primarily located on-campus although not exclusively. The program is reserved for students with…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.March 26, 2023

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, 2023

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A New Beginning

There is a lot to love about turning the page on a calendar year – with this reset comes a new beginning. Congratulations on this new beginning if you are…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®January 5, 2023

Affording College College Admissions

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.December 27, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

Financial Aid and Your 529

You may have heard that 529s can hurt your financial aid. But whether that’s true or not depends on a couple of things. Learn how parent-owned 529 plans help you…

ScholarShare 529November 14, 2022

FAFSA

The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

Applying for Financial Aid

What Can Get in the Way of Your Student’s Financial Aid?

Financial Aid Advocate: Counseling as Advocacy in Action

Understanding the Federal Work Study Program

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

A New Beginning

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

Financial Aid and Your 529

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