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What Year, 2022 Edition
Confused about what counts on the FAFSA and when? Here’s what you need to know.
FAFSA 2023-24 EFC Formula Guide
How does the FAFSA calculate your Expected Family Contribution? Here’s the formula, plus what it does and doesn’t do.
Student Loan Forgiveness and Payment Restart
Student loan forgiveness is here, and with it comes the restart of loan payments. Here’s how to get forgiveness.
Step 3 in Finding Scholarships
How do you give yourself the best chance of getting scholarships?
Step 2 in Finding Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships can be opaque and confusing. Fortunately there are some tools available to help.
Step 1 in Finding Scholarships
How do you start looking for scholarships? By figuring out what scholarships you’re eligible for.
Dual Enrollment
How can you get four years of college for the price of two? How can you make sure all of your community college credits transfer to your four-year college? How do you get scholarships for freshmen as a transfer student?
Podcasts, Podcasts and More!
Catch me on a few podcasts— and order your copy of How to Pay for College!
Prepaid Tuition Plans
Is there a college savings option out there where you don’t see the kind of volatility that we’ve seen the last six months? Yes, there is.
Tuition is Up, But So Are Tuition Discounts
College tuition inflation is back, but tuition discounts— aka scholarships— are bigger than ever.
How to Get Money Out of Your 529
In honor of 529 Day, here’s how to get your money out of your 529 to pay for college.
Student Loan Interest Rates for the 2022-23 School Year
It may seem like student loan interest rates are set by flinging darts at a board, but in fact there's a set process each year for federal student loans.
When Should You Engage a College Admissions Consultant?
College admissions consultants can be a huge help in the application process, but when should you engage one?
Rhodes Scholars are announced shortly before Thanksgiving every year. The recipient list serves as a reminder that plenty of colleges do an excellent job of preparing students to compete at the very highest levels.