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Mastering the FAFSA: What every student should know
By Carly Stockwell February 5, 2016 2:08 pm
As many of you are well aware, it is FAFSA season! That means every student who is will be heading to college in the fall of 2016 and who expects to receive any sort of financial aid from the government must complete the federal form.
Student Loan Debt: America’s Next Bubble to Burst
Student Loan Debt is a cancer for our society. This misconception that getting a college education equals a steady career has been dashed by the recession. For-profit colleges pray on undereducated and low-income individuals. Text book prices have risen exponentially while the cost of a quality education has as well.
This industry of education is going backwards, and will one day burst – will that happen soon?
Maximizing Your Aid Eligibility
Believe it or not, there are strategies for maximizing your eligibility for need-based student financial aid. These strategies are based on loopholes in the need analysis methodology and are completely legal.
How Assets Hurt College Aid Eligibility on the FASFA and CSS Profile
Surprisingly, at the most expensive colleges, now charging $65,000 per year, students may qualify for a significant amount of financial aid even if their parents earn over $175,000 per year and have substantial assets. And if those assets are structured favorably, more of a college’s own institutional (not taxpayer funded) aid dollars may come your way.
How 7 Different Assets Can Affect Financial Aid Eligibility
Need some help paying for college? The first thing you need to do is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Worried that you won’t qualify for aid? Even parents and students who have some savings may still be eligible. Colleges and universities use the information from your FAFSA and federal tax return to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). However, not all funds are treated equal.
The New SAT vs. the ACT
For the past decade or so, the SAT has come under increasing scrutiny for its confusing structure, trick questions, and obscure vocabulary. Meanwhile, the ACT was often seen as the fairer test, more closely based in what students learn in school.
So now, as you may have heard, the College Board is undertaking a radical overhaul of the SAT that will go into effect in March of 2016 and will, in many ways, make it much more similar to the ACT.
The Many Pitfalls of Private Student Loans
Mallory Rego, the first member of her family to attend college, says she now sees that she put too much blind faith in the power of education.
After graduating in 2008 from Emmanuel College, a liberal arts school in Boston, she enrolled in a graduate program nearby that would have certified her to help children cope when undergoing stressful medical treatments.
She now owes $220,000 in student loan debt.
Yes, your 529 plan will affect financial aid
There is a lot of confusion about how 529 plans work. This is especially true regarding the issue of how 529 savings can impact financial aid eligibility.
College Freshmen Feel Ill-Equipped to Manage Their Money
First-year college students feel less prepared to manage their finances than to tackle other aspects of college life, a study released Thursday found.
MARK CUBAN: This is just the start of the college implosion
After 114 years, Sweet Briar College revealed this week that it's closing after the spring 2015 semester, an abrupt announcement that shocked students, alumni, and many people active in higher education.
Beginners Guide to the Financial Aid Process
The term is pretty self-explanatory; however, if you’ve talked to anyone who has filled out financial aid forms, the process is anything but simple. But it’s not impossible.
Learning more about financial aid on a basic level can help you get a grasp of the process and the end goal as you’re sharing information with colleges and analyzing financial aid award packages.
It's Time to Fill out the FAFSA 2015
Students who plan to attend college in the fall of 2015 should get ready to start the financial aid process by completing the FAFSA.
College Salary Report 2014-2015
Choosing a college and deciding to get a degree are big decisions, so do your homework and choose the degree and school that will set you up for the career of your dreams. PayScale's 2015 College Salary Report ranks undergraduate and 2-year colleges by the highest earning graduates.
UPenn named best college nationwide for 2015 McKenna Grant September 8, 2014
Research universities are coming in hot for 2015.
The 2015 rankings for the best colleges nationwide, based on undergraduate programs, were released Friday by College Factual, a data-driven college choice resource.
11 Hot College Majors, September 10, 2013
There's good news for students looking for college majors with great employment prospects.
Employers are looking for students with a background in several traditional fields, and colleges are creating new majors in emerging areas. The following are 11 hot majors you might want to explore.
HARD TIMES: COLLEGE MAJORS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS May 2013
In the past, a college degree all but assured job seekers employment and high earnings, but today, what you make depends on what you take. In Hard Times 2013, Georgetown University research shows differences in unemployment and earnings based on major for BA and graduate degree holders. We show that STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — majors typically offer the best opportunities for employment and earnings, while unemployment is higher for graduates with non-technical degrees.
Majors that Pay You Back 2013-2014
Your choice of major can have a big impact on your post-graduation earnings. See PayScale’s list of college majors by salary potential.
The College Degrees That Get The Most Job Offers January 2014
According to data gathered by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), which surveyed nearly 10,000 college seniors who were set to earn bachelor’s degrees in the spring of last year, this report provides information on job offers based on
Got College Prep Questions - Answers are Here - by Jeannie Bourin
As 'back to school' draws closer and closer there are countless college prep questions that arise.
Mistakes in the college search process - by Jessica Velasco
Choosing a college is one the most important decisions in life. It is a huge investment in time and money. However, many students make mistakes in the college selection process that can be easily avoided.
College Visits During the Summer Months - by Pierce Mahar
Making the Most Of Summer College Visits.
A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College: Taking on debt has become a central part of the college experience for many students.
The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés - A different perspective. June 2014
Questions and Answers relating to "The Reality of Student Debt...."
Financial Literacy 9 things a college student should know
Kiplinger's Best College Values - 2014: Compare the 100 top values in public colleges and universities, or create your own custom lists of individual colleges or schools from a particular state.
By Carly Stockwell February 5, 2016 2:08 pm
As many of you are well aware, it is FAFSA season! That means every student who is will be heading to college in the fall of 2016 and who expects to receive any sort of financial aid from the government must complete the federal form.
Student Loan Debt: America’s Next Bubble to Burst
Student Loan Debt is a cancer for our society. This misconception that getting a college education equals a steady career has been dashed by the recession. For-profit colleges pray on undereducated and low-income individuals. Text book prices have risen exponentially while the cost of a quality education has as well.
This industry of education is going backwards, and will one day burst – will that happen soon?
Maximizing Your Aid Eligibility
Believe it or not, there are strategies for maximizing your eligibility for need-based student financial aid. These strategies are based on loopholes in the need analysis methodology and are completely legal.
How Assets Hurt College Aid Eligibility on the FASFA and CSS Profile
Surprisingly, at the most expensive colleges, now charging $65,000 per year, students may qualify for a significant amount of financial aid even if their parents earn over $175,000 per year and have substantial assets. And if those assets are structured favorably, more of a college’s own institutional (not taxpayer funded) aid dollars may come your way.
How 7 Different Assets Can Affect Financial Aid Eligibility
Need some help paying for college? The first thing you need to do is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Worried that you won’t qualify for aid? Even parents and students who have some savings may still be eligible. Colleges and universities use the information from your FAFSA and federal tax return to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). However, not all funds are treated equal.
The New SAT vs. the ACT
For the past decade or so, the SAT has come under increasing scrutiny for its confusing structure, trick questions, and obscure vocabulary. Meanwhile, the ACT was often seen as the fairer test, more closely based in what students learn in school.
So now, as you may have heard, the College Board is undertaking a radical overhaul of the SAT that will go into effect in March of 2016 and will, in many ways, make it much more similar to the ACT.
The Many Pitfalls of Private Student Loans
Mallory Rego, the first member of her family to attend college, says she now sees that she put too much blind faith in the power of education.
After graduating in 2008 from Emmanuel College, a liberal arts school in Boston, she enrolled in a graduate program nearby that would have certified her to help children cope when undergoing stressful medical treatments.
She now owes $220,000 in student loan debt.
Yes, your 529 plan will affect financial aid
There is a lot of confusion about how 529 plans work. This is especially true regarding the issue of how 529 savings can impact financial aid eligibility.
College Freshmen Feel Ill-Equipped to Manage Their Money
First-year college students feel less prepared to manage their finances than to tackle other aspects of college life, a study released Thursday found.
MARK CUBAN: This is just the start of the college implosion
After 114 years, Sweet Briar College revealed this week that it's closing after the spring 2015 semester, an abrupt announcement that shocked students, alumni, and many people active in higher education.
Beginners Guide to the Financial Aid Process
The term is pretty self-explanatory; however, if you’ve talked to anyone who has filled out financial aid forms, the process is anything but simple. But it’s not impossible.
Learning more about financial aid on a basic level can help you get a grasp of the process and the end goal as you’re sharing information with colleges and analyzing financial aid award packages.
It's Time to Fill out the FAFSA 2015
Students who plan to attend college in the fall of 2015 should get ready to start the financial aid process by completing the FAFSA.
College Salary Report 2014-2015
Choosing a college and deciding to get a degree are big decisions, so do your homework and choose the degree and school that will set you up for the career of your dreams. PayScale's 2015 College Salary Report ranks undergraduate and 2-year colleges by the highest earning graduates.
UPenn named best college nationwide for 2015 McKenna Grant September 8, 2014
Research universities are coming in hot for 2015.
The 2015 rankings for the best colleges nationwide, based on undergraduate programs, were released Friday by College Factual, a data-driven college choice resource.
11 Hot College Majors, September 10, 2013
There's good news for students looking for college majors with great employment prospects.
Employers are looking for students with a background in several traditional fields, and colleges are creating new majors in emerging areas. The following are 11 hot majors you might want to explore.
HARD TIMES: COLLEGE MAJORS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS May 2013
In the past, a college degree all but assured job seekers employment and high earnings, but today, what you make depends on what you take. In Hard Times 2013, Georgetown University research shows differences in unemployment and earnings based on major for BA and graduate degree holders. We show that STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — majors typically offer the best opportunities for employment and earnings, while unemployment is higher for graduates with non-technical degrees.
Majors that Pay You Back 2013-2014
Your choice of major can have a big impact on your post-graduation earnings. See PayScale’s list of college majors by salary potential.
The College Degrees That Get The Most Job Offers January 2014
According to data gathered by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), which surveyed nearly 10,000 college seniors who were set to earn bachelor’s degrees in the spring of last year, this report provides information on job offers based on
Got College Prep Questions - Answers are Here - by Jeannie Bourin
As 'back to school' draws closer and closer there are countless college prep questions that arise.
Mistakes in the college search process - by Jessica Velasco
Choosing a college is one the most important decisions in life. It is a huge investment in time and money. However, many students make mistakes in the college selection process that can be easily avoided.
College Visits During the Summer Months - by Pierce Mahar
Making the Most Of Summer College Visits.
A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College: Taking on debt has become a central part of the college experience for many students.
The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés - A different perspective. June 2014
Questions and Answers relating to "The Reality of Student Debt...."
Financial Literacy 9 things a college student should know
Kiplinger's Best College Values - 2014: Compare the 100 top values in public colleges and universities, or create your own custom lists of individual colleges or schools from a particular state.
The Reality of Student Loans:
Some of the realities of not fully understanding the burden of student loans.
Graduating into Debt: A series that examines the implications of soaring college costs and the indebtedness of students and their families.
Some of the realities of not fully understanding the burden of student loans.
Graduating into Debt: A series that examines the implications of soaring college costs and the indebtedness of students and their families.
Degrees of Debt:
This series examines the implications of soaring college costs and the indebtedness of students and their families.
Paying for College:
Maze Of College Costs And Aid Programs Traps Some Families, March 2014
Some Common Misconceptions About Paying For College, March 2014
This series examines the implications of soaring college costs and the indebtedness of students and their families.
Paying for College:
Maze Of College Costs And Aid Programs Traps Some Families, March 2014
Some Common Misconceptions About Paying For College, March 2014