Paying for College 101: Knowing Your Cost of Attendance
This is the fifth post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View ArticleNovember is National Scholarship Month
November is National Scholarship Month! Why recognize scholarships nationally? Every year, scholarships help students’ dreams come true by making a college education financial feasible. November is...
View ArticleWishful Thinking Won’t Pay Tuition Bills
The following is a guest post by Suzanne Shaffer of Parents Countdown to College Coach. Recently, the College Board and Art & Science Group, LLC published a study about college affordability and...
View ArticleDoes Comparison Shopping Hurt Your Credit Score? No!
For years, a major concern for students who wanted to shop for a private student loan was that their credit score would be hurt if they applied to multiple lenders. Lenders use a combination of...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Learn the Types of Financial Aid
This is the sixth post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View Article5 Things to Do While You’re on Winter Break
When I was in college, everyone looked forward to the winter break. It was just long enough to get some intellectual rest, and short enough to not get too bored. It’s also a good time to start getting...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Not All Types of Financial Aid Are Equal
This is the seventh post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View ArticleParents: Save Early and Save Often for College Expenses
The following is a guest post provided by Doug Schantz. He is the founder and editor of the CheapScholar.org and provides information on private loan rates and terms via the CheapScholar-sponsored...
View ArticleWhat Happens if Your Parents Refuse to Fill Out the FAFSA?
We’ve been spending a lot of time lately connecting with our Tumblr followers, who are mostly college students or high school seniors getting ready to graduate. Recently, a couple of students have...
View ArticleA Simple Guide to Understanding PLUS Loans
Not too long ago, Doug Schantz of CheapScholar.org wrote a great post talking about the differences between private student loans and PLUS loans and what borrowers should consider before choosing one....
View ArticlePlanning & Paying for College: How Educational Consultants Can Help
Colleges have been around for centuries, yet year after year, getting into college and paying for college are two of the most challenging processes for students and families. How do you choose the...
View Article4 College Expenses to Consider Cutting Back Next Year
Tuition may be rising at a number of colleges, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of your college expenses need to follow suit! Keep in mind that your total cost of attendance includes a bunch of...
View ArticleThe Value of a College Degree – Is It Enough?
The following post is contributed by one of our summer interns, Elizabeth Ding! How much is a bachelor’s degree worth? What is the value of your major? What are the chances of getting a job after...
View ArticlePrivate Student Loan Co-Signing 101
Students who are getting ready to go to college and are in need of a private student loan may need a co-signer in order be approved. When determining an applicant’s eligibility, lenders look for...
View ArticleThe College Money Insider Back-to-College Checklist
In just a couple of weeks, many colleges around the US will open their doors for fall semester. But before you rush off to college (either again or for the very first time) read through the checklist...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Early Thoughts on College App Season
The Student-Parent Connection is a new monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the upcoming school year, we will have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Early Admission Revisited
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the school year, we have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Filling Out the FAFSA
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the school year, we have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Looking Back
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the school year, we have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college...
View ArticleA Visual Guide to Navigating the World of Financial Aid
Terrific infographic from the team at Mint.com. Expecting the unexpected, a visual guide to navigating the world of financial aid. A Visual Guide to Navigating the World of Financial Aid is a...
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