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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

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

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

Academic Success

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

10 tips to help keep your child on track during their educational journey: Identify existing credits. When applying to college or entering the first semester, determine whether credits previously earned…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 4, 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

Academic Success Senior Student

Majors, Minors, and Careers… Oh My!

As students begin navigating both known and unknown academic majors and minors, while continuing to picture their future career(s)—and how to get there—it will be important they seize opportunities that…

Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.August 22, 2023

Senior Student Student Life

5 Pieces of Advice to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…

ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023

Student Life

Part-Time Work in College: Five Tips to Consider

Parents and students alike can vary in their preferences around part-time employment, but these preferences can sometimes be accompanied by a belief that working will be detrimental to a student’s…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.April 2, 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

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

Affording College Junior Student Senior Student

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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