What Happens: Student Loan Default
How to understand the consequences of having student loans in default and begin to plan to get out of default successfully.
Understanding the FAFSA
We provide a summarization of important facts relating to understanding the FAFSA.
Excel Functions to Know for College
College students today are using technology more than ever before. Many high schools do a good job preparing students to use computers in college by requiring students to study topics on the internet and write papers in Microsoft Word. However,…
Debunking Credit Scores and Financial Aid Myths
A commonly asked question is if a credit score affects your ability to receive federal student loans. And similarly, does receiving financial aid have an impact on your eventual credit score? This is a great question because it covers credit,…
4 Things To Do Before You Graduate College
Create a LinkedIn Profile It doesn’t matter if you’re pursuing a post-secondary option or entering the workforce, a LinkedIn profile helps establish credibility and your online presence. More importantly, how you establish your profile is very important. It is the…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
