Paying for College

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program recently made headlines for rejected an astounding 99% of the first-round applicants. The reason why so many were denied was due to the borrower's lack of access to information. Luckily, many of those…

Planning on how to pay for your child's college when they are still young is a smart idea. If you want a simpler way that doesn't require you to set up a trust, you might want to consider a custodial…

Now that you have committed to your school for the fall, you probably have been wondering how you are going to pay the hefty tuition fees. Lindsey Conger, a college counselor at Moon Prep, shared her advice with Best Company…

Now that you have been accepted into your university, you probably have received your financial aid award letter as well. When you are reading it, it can get confusing! If you need help deciphering your financial aid letter, Moon Prep…

Once the excitement of getting accepted into your dream school settles, reality starts to hit you - how will you pay for your tuition? If the financial offer you received is too low and makes it impossible for you to…

Regardless of your financial level, if you are planning on going to college, you should be filling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA opened their application on October 1st, and if you haven’t done it yet, make…

If you plan on attending university, regardless of what your financial level is, you should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). On October 1st, FAFSA opened their application, and it should be your number one priority…

The CSS Profile is much more extensive than the FAFSA and digs deeper into the family finances. Below are the main differences. Parents: ? Both parents must fill it out. Custodial & Non-custodial. FAFSA is only custodial parents. The custodial…

Consider the Cost Benefits of Private Colleges. Kristen Moon, founder of Atlanta-based Moon Prep, says that while Ivy League schools are typically generous with need-based aid, merit-based aid doesn't exist at these institutions. "Even if you have a 1600 SAT,…

For most, going to college means finally gaining some independence. No one tells you to be back by 2am or checks if you have finished your greens. But with greater freedom comes greater financial responsibility. Being in charge of all…