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How to Appeal your Financial Aid Reward

So you’ve gone through the hard work of applying for colleges and received the award letter from your choice school. The only problem? It’s not enough money. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to end here. There are still options to negotiate…

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Nov 27, 2019

College Admissions News

Why You Should Consider a Gap Year Before College

For those of us reading this article, we are hoping to put someone on a path to college. Whether it is yourself, a student, or a friend/family member, we care about their future. The question is does it always make…

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Nov 20, 2019

Money

Saving for College Calculator Guide

Putting money away for school for yourself or a future student? If so, having a goal or estimate of how much you need to save is helpful. If you haven’t started saving yet, it is never too late to begin.…

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Nov 18, 2019

College Admissions

What is a Good ACT Writing Score?

Students can opt to take the ACT with a writing component to showcase their reasoning and critical-thinking skills. But what is considered a good score? More importantly, how do colleges and universities evaluate a ACT writing score? Is it really…

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Nov 15, 2019

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Geisinger Offers Debt-Free Medical School

Geisinger and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (based out of Pennsylvania) recently announced that it would offer a debt-free medical school option. The official name is the Geisinger Primary Care Scholars Program. The program guidelines are pretty simple, but…

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Nov 8, 2019

Scholarships

How Outside Scholarships Affect Aid Packages

So you’ve worked hard and applied for a good amount of scholarships. Congratulations on your commitment to the process. Now, after you wait…the fun part starts… and the money begins to roll in! It’s time to tally up the total…

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Nov 6, 2019

Student Loans

No Loan Colleges

Yes, it is true that some colleges meet 100% of need. As we all know, parents and students are always on the lookout for creative ways to pay for college. For students with excellent academic standings and outstanding extracurricular resumes,…

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Nov 5, 2019

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Financial Aid Disbursement

So you’ve made it to the finish line! You have been accepted to a handful of colleges, picked the college of your dreams, finished up the FAFSA, secured an aid package that works for you and you’re all ready to…

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Nov 4, 2019

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Using Net Price Calculators

When you think about attending college, you probably have put a little thought into what it might cost. Still, you might have some standard questions like: Will I pay the tuition rate listed on the school’s website? Will I qualify…

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Nov 1, 2019

Student Loans

What is a Pell Grant?

A Pell Grant is money provided by the federal government for qualified students with financial need to help pay for college (and valid certification programs). Pell Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid by students. In other…

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Oct 30, 2019