How to Talk with Your Parents about Paying for College

By Online Media Source / November 23, 2020

Before you finalize your college list, make sure you and your parents are in synch about paying for college. Here are a few tips to help you and your parents…

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Navigating the Twists and Turns of Paying for College

By Brock Jolly / November 18, 2020

We sit down with Rob Maddox, Director of Financial Aid at St. Mary’s College, to discuss the following: applying for financial assistance, different sources of aid, student loans, and special…

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Paying for College for Divorced Families: A Closer Look at Financial Aid Strategies

By Zaina Bankwalla / November 16, 2020

When parents are wrangling about alimony, asset distribution, and who gets the large collection of Tupperware, it’s fairly common to overlook what really matters. How do the kids feel? What…

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Choosing the Right College: Look Beyond the Brochures

By Brock Jolly / November 3, 2020

This post was updated on November 3, 2020. It was originally published on July 6, 2016. If your child is serious about going to college, then you need to look…

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The 2021-22 Financial Aid Season Kicked Off October 1 with the FAFSA

By Online Media Source / October 23, 2020

This is a guest post from John Hupalo, Founder of Invite Education and MyCollegeCorner.com. On October 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) was made available for high…

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Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions w/Jeff Selingo

By Brock Jolly / October 20, 2020

Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for two decades. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: There is Life After College and College (Un)bound. Jeff is…

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College Tuition Is Negotiable: How Do I Take Advantage?

By Online Media Source / October 5, 2020

This is a guest post from Joel Peck, CPA, and Founder of GettingMoneyForCollege.com. The Myth of College Pricing We are consumers in a consumer-driven market. And knowing how to negotiate…

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FAFSA Q&A: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes – Recording

By Brock Jolly / September 24, 2020

Brock Jolly from The College Funding Coach and Jocelyn Pearson from The Scholarship System answer questions to help your family submit FASFA quickly and accurately, increasing your chances of receiving…

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Socializing and Preserving Mental Health in College: The COVID Conundrum

By Willis Holdeman / September 21, 2020

Don’t Scoff at University Social Events After graduating high school, I was more than ready to move into my college dorm room at the end of summer.  Unlike many prospective…

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College Tuition Is Negotiable – Webinar

By Brock Jolly / September 17, 2020

Learn from a well-known expert and parent on how to successfully “negotiate” a lower college rate. Hint: it’s not what you might think. About the Guest Presenter: Joel Peck is…

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