Honors colleges– groupings of high-achieving students within a larger campus– are starting to gain more traction as acceptance rates at elite schools go down and price tags go up. Typically found at large public universities, these colleges aim to marry the benefits of selectivity and academic rigor with the diversity and resources of a larger campus and the price tag…
It is often more advantageous for parents to own the 529 plans for their students, rather than other family members. (Remember, the parents’ assets are assessed at 5.64% above the asset protection allowance, meaning a $10,000 529 plan balance would increase EFC for the FAFSA by a maximum of $564.
Still looking for a few more dollars for college? Check out The Penny Hoarder blog’s list of 100 Weird Scholarships. Maybe you’ll find a fit.
This blog is about paying for college; why am I writing about changes to the SAT? Simple: A strong performance on the SAT (or ACT) is one of the best ways to pick up additional merit aid dollars, so it’s vital that your student be prepared for it.
Is your student bored this summer? Here are two college prep tasks that can keep them busy: 1. Start working on application essays. This year’s Common Application prompts are available here.