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💰Understanding College Costs - PART 4 of 4 BUDGETTING💰
Let's talk about budgeting for college! How can parents and guardians help their students get ready? "Budgeting for college should be detailed and planned upfront. For room and board, understand the meal plan. Stick to it to minimize off-campus eating expenses. For example, if dorm food is closed on Sundays, factor that…
📥Submit your Questions For our 4/29 Ask Me Anything Session with an Admissions Advisor!✨
The countdown begins!⏰ In just 5 days, I will be (virtually) sitting down with Admissions Advisor Sara LLansa Petty, and I will be asking her YOUR questions to get expert answers.✅ Here are some questions we've received so far - add yours in the comments! What is the most common question you get as an advisor? Beyond GPA…
💰Understanding College Costs - PART 3: LOANS💲
Hi Parents and Guardians! I was recently asked my thoughts on loans and wanted to share my answers here for part 3 of our "Understanding College Costs" series. Let me know your thoughts, and if you have additional questions down in the comments section! What are your thoughts around, like parent plus and the graduate plus…
Understanding College Cost- Part 2: Aid Package
Week 2: Aid packages What are your tips and tricks around aid packages? Several key points about aid packages are important to understand. First, if you use the Federal Student Aid Estimator or FAFSA, any Pell Grant amount you receive will be the same at every college. However, many other grants are state-specific, meaning…
Next Steps After College Acceptance: Housing, Orientation, and More
The excitement of college acceptance is a wonderful milestone! However, it's just the beginning of a new phase. As parents and guardians, your support remains vital. Here's a breakdown of key next steps to help your student transition smoothly: Confirming Enrollment: Ensure your student understands and meets the enrollment…
FASFA: Deadlines, What You'll Need, and More!
The FAFSA. Those four letters can strike fear into the hearts of even the most organized parents! But don't worry, we're here to break it down and make it less intimidating. Why is the FAFSA so important? It's the gateway to federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Many colleges also use it…
How do I pay for college?
Planning how to get INTO a good college is one important part of the process; the next is planning how to pay for it. Here are a few things you can do to plan to pay for college: 1. Complete FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1st of senior year. (Need-based aid and taking out student loans can only be done with the…
Financial Planning for College - A Deep Dive into Timelines
Financial planning is a crucial piece of the college planning process overall. Today at 7:30 PM ET, join teacher Sasha as she helps you dive deeper into Financial Aid planning, and break down the tasks and timelines for Junior and Senior year. After the event, come back here and keep the conversation going! Let us know…