Paying for College Part 2: Reducing Your Tuition Bill (continued)
In the last post, we talked about 3 ways to reduce your child’s tuition bill. We covered specific exams that can eliminate certain required courses as well as discussed whether or not staying in-state actually saves students money. If you missed that video, you can check it out here: Paying for College Part 1: Reducing…
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Paying for College Part 1: Reducing College Tuition Costs
So your student is planning on attending college. You’re excited, they’re excited.. so then comes the research. Or perhaps your student is already admitted into college. Again, very exciting! That’s such an accomplishment! And then comes the bill – and college tuition costs are not cheap. Next thing you know, you have a gaping hole…
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5 Steps to Help Your Child Master Their Exams
For parents, it can be frustrating to watch your child study all night and bring a low grade on the exam back home. You might ask yourself “What is wrong?” or “Why isn’t that teacher teaching them properly?” or “How can I help short of taking the test for them?” These questions have most likely…
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The Complete College Planning Infographic
This is a very complete and detailed graphic calendar for students and parents to follow for applying and becoming accepted to college. It also covers student aid and scholarships and when to begin applying for them. It begins with things to do in the 9th grade such as seeing the guidance counselor and getting involved…
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How Grants and Scholarships Help Needy Students to Complete Higher Studies
How can grants and scholarships help needy students to complete higher studies? These days, educational costs are sky-high. As a result, very few students are able to fund their college costs. The parents are equally not able to fund their kid’s higher education as they’re going through a lack of cash flow. Parents are gradually…
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The Complete Reference Guide on How to Pay for College: FAFSA, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Student Loans and More
Do you know how to pay for college? Are you fully prepared to cover the substantial expense of college? Do you want a better understanding of FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and all those key terms for paying for college? And for those with students already in college, are you paying for college in the…
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5 Common Mistakes That Increase the Cost of College
The cost of college is not declining. This is well-known. And with the constant reminder that student loan debt is getting out of hand, parents and students are trying to find ways to make higher education more affordable. Even so, some families may not even realize that they are voluntarily increasing their expenses. If your…
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4 Scholarship Myths That Lead to Student Loans (And How to Overcome Them)
Paying for college is only getting more and more challenging over time. With tuition and costs increasing at a rate much higher than inflation, it’s nearly impossible for families to be able to afford it on their own – especially with multiple students. This leads to students borrowing huge amounts of money and signing up…
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The Most Difficult Part of Applying for Scholarships
The scholarship process can be a scary and grueling task for many students. It can even be scary for parents – desperate for their child to secure some free funding, yet unsure of where to start. According to most of my students, one of the hardest parts of applying for scholarships is finding appropriate scholarships…
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3 Quick Tricks to Streamlining Your Scholarship Process
Keeping track of everything you need for scholarship applications can be overwhelming. Scholarship applications Logins Passwords Essays Recommendation letters Transcript requests SAT & ACT score requests Schedule information College information ….the list goes on. If your student is trying to avoid debt, scholarships are a great option. They can cover a range of college costs…
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