As of March 2022, most Americans have returned to some semblance of a normal work-life–“normal” being the operative word here. Most of us are working remotely, in a hybrid setting,…
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Many students base their college lists on what their friends are talking about, their parent’s alma mater, or high-profile college sports on ESPN. This may be a decent way to…
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This post was updated on January 31, 2022. It was originally published on August 14, 2019. In-State College Is Not Always Cheaper When I was in high school growing up…
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Updated on January 17, 2022. Originally posted on May 16, 2019. What is a prepaid tuition plan? A prepaid tuition plan is a type of 529 plan, not to be…
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Every year thousands of students graduate high school in Puerto Rico with aspirations of a Stateside college degree and the Stateside college experience. The college application process and college aid…
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No Time for Modesty: Scholarships & Award Season Personally, the arrival of Hollywood Awards Season always reminds me that many families are immersed in applying to colleges, choosing the best…
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After giving hundreds of college funding workshops in schools around the country and online, one of the most frequent questions that parents ask is some version of the following: “In…
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College Is Expensive: The Soapbox The sticker shock of attending a four-year college can be enough to make many prematurely draw a conclusion that financially supporting a child or loved…
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Understanding EFC & Need-Based Aid Every year families go through the tedious process of filling out financial aid forms in hopes of getting enough money to make college affordable for…
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Origin of the American Opportunity Tax Credit The American Opportunity Tax Credit, proposed by President Barack Obama and passed by Congress in 2009 to replace the Hope Credit, became a…
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