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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 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

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

Senior Student Student Life

7 College Resource Centers You Didn’t Know To Ask About

Service centers such as the library, advising, campus dining, public safety offices, and student life or campus recreation offices are obvious standard ways colleges support students’ physical, social, and academic…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.December 27, 2022

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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.December 27, 2022

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C’s Are Expensive

Most financial awards a student receives in college are tied to maintaining a certain GPA. Typically, the requirement is 3.0 which would be considered straight Bs, but some awards may…

Neil Best, Ph.D.December 26, 2022

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California College Students Can Earn $10K for Community Service

Governor Newsom announced that California colleges will be part of a public service program that subsidizes tuition for students who do community service. Josh Fryday from the Office of the…

ScholarShare 529November 11, 2022

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The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid Advocate: Counseling as Advocacy in Action

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

A New Beginning

7 College Resource Centers You Didn’t Know To Ask About

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

C’s Are Expensive

California College Students Can Earn $10K for Community Service

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