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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

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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. FGN-3267044PR-Y1223W

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

Affording College Senior Student

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.March 6, 2024

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. FGN-3267044PR-Y1223W

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

Affording College

What’s New On the 2024-25 FAFSA?

Find answers to your pressing questions about the Better FAFSA and get connected to resources: betterfafsa101.com. FAFSA changes Each year, almost 18 million students complete the FAFSA. Do you know…

National College Attainment NetworkDecember 8, 2023

Affording College Junior Student Senior Student

Understanding Sources of Financial Aid: Tips for Californians

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…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.August 22, 2023

Senior Student Using Your 529

Weathering the First-Year Adjustment Phase

First-year students may express specific concerns, for instance, about the quality of food or residence halls, the workload in certain classes, roommate compatibility, or just garden variety homesickness. Some students…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.August 17, 2023

Affording College Junior Student Senior Student Using Your 529

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

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