If a financial aid package is a big part of your college decision, you must read this recent article from the New York Times.
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More than 1/3 of college students will transfer schools after their freshman year. The reasons vary but most fall in the “not a fit” category, and the leader is probably “not affordable.” Others include being too far from home and wanting to change major to one that the school doesn’t offer. Transferring schools is an easy way to get off…
Shortly after you complete your FAFSA, your Student Aid Report, or SAR, becomes available. The SAR is not an aid offer; it is a summary of your FAFSA and includes your EFC as calculated based on the information you entered. When you receive your SAR, it’s important to
As acceptances and rejections roll in, it’s time for a reminder that success in life is generally more about what you make of the college experience than what school you attend. Bestcolleges.com provides various rankings of schools. A recent one is schools with the most Fortune 500 CEO Graduates. Yes, the top 10 is littered with the usual suspects. But it’s worth…
As school FAFSA deadlines approach, so do excuses not to fill it out. Yes, it’s a pain in the neck and yes, you should do it anyway. Here’s another reason why: Your financial situation could change. What if you lost your job between now and the start of next school year?