Saving for College Calculator Guide
Putting money away for school for yourself or a future student? If so, having a goal or estimate of how much you need to save is helpful. If you haven’t started saving yet, it is never too late to begin.…
What is a Good ACT Writing Score?
Students can opt to take the ACT with a writing component to showcase their reasoning and critical-thinking skills. But what is considered a good score? More importantly, how do colleges and universities evaluate a ACT writing score? Is it really…
Geisinger Offers Debt-Free Medical School
Geisinger and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (based out of Pennsylvania) recently announced that it would offer a debt-free medical school option. The official name is the Geisinger Primary Care Scholars Program. The program guidelines are pretty simple, but…
How Outside Scholarships Affect Aid Packages
So you’ve worked hard and applied for a good amount of scholarships. Congratulations on your commitment to the process. Now, after you wait…the fun part starts… and the money begins to roll in! It’s time to tally up the total…
No Loan Colleges
Yes, it is true that some colleges meet 100% of need. As we all know, parents and students are always on the lookout for creative ways to pay for college. For students with excellent academic standings and outstanding extracurricular resumes,…
Financial Aid Disbursement
So you’ve made it to the finish line! You have been accepted to a handful of colleges, picked the college of your dreams, finished up the FAFSA, secured an aid package that works for you and you’re all ready to…
Using Net Price Calculators
When you think about attending college, you probably have put a little thought into what it might cost. Still, you might have some standard questions like: Will I pay the tuition rate listed on the school’s website? Will I qualify…
What is a Pell Grant?
A Pell Grant is money provided by the federal government for qualified students with financial need to help pay for college (and valid certification programs). Pell Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid by students. In other…
FAFSA Deadlines for 2020-21
No part of college planning strikes more fear in the hearts of students and parents than filing for financial aid. And no part of the college process is more important than properly securing the means to pay for college. If…
More Colleges Drop ACT/SAT Requirements
Taking the ACT or SAT has been rite of passage for high school students. Earning a high score comes with bragging rights for both parents and students. But for those students who view the ACT/SAT with fear and trepidation, the…