Paying for college begins here
Figuring out how to pay for your child’s college education can be daunting. If your student has a shortfall, then figuring out if any personal assets are viable options for making up the difference is wise. Even if your child could cover it with student loans, choosing to use certain personal assets to pay for…
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The road to college starts now! There are many things your student can do during their high school freshman and sophomore years to make sure they are ready for college and beyond. Since colleges look at your student’s accomplishments from ALL four years of high school, you don’t want your child to wait until their…
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Wow, can you believe it?! Your student’s junior year already marks the halfway point of their high school journey and is a pivotal time. Colleges and universities look closely at their grades, scheduled courses, and activities when making admissions decisions. For both students and parents, it is imperative to stay on top of the college…
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If your student is heading into their senior year (Class of 2019), there’s no question that their high school senior year is exciting… but it’s also incredibly busy! Between the admissions process, scholarships, testing, finals, prom, graduation and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there are…
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Most parents want to help their child pay for college. After all, a college education can help set them up for future success, and the cost of attending can be quite high. In some cases, this leads parents to consider using their retirement savings to help their child pay for college. This includes 401k withdrawals…
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At The Scholarship System, one of our core beliefs is to avoid student loan debt or limit it to the lowest amount possible. While sometimes it can be inevitable, we always stress that there are two sides to graduating debt-free: reducing the amount of money needed and earning debt-free money to cover what you do…
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The idea of paying for college is stressful for students and their parents alike. Add to that the complexity surrounding financial aid packets and student loans, and it’s no wonder many people feel overwhelmed. To help you navigate through these mysterious waters, and provide you with some peace of mind, here is an overview designed…
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Student loans are a burden. They are often large debts, leaving borrowers saddled with massive monthly payments for years, even decades. And that’s what makes finding careers that will pay off student loans enticing. While it sounds like a thing of myth, these options actually do exist. There are careers that will pay off student…
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Once the applications are processed and the acceptance letters roll in, it’s easy to get excited, especially if your child got accepted by their dream school. But, acceptance isn’t everything. Financial aid packages are usually quick to follow, detailing exactly what kind of support your student will receive while they pursue their education. And, just…
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Let’s face facts; making a college decision is hard for students. Typically, they have limited information about what their life will be like at the school, and it can take a significant amount of time to determine which option is best for them. If your child has been wait-listed at their top choice school, their…
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