Demonstrated Interest: What’s the Big Deal?

By Zack Whitlock / July 7, 2021

The only thing that rises proportionately with college costs is the stress of the college application process. Every year, there’s more you need to know and more you need to…

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529 ABLE Account PSA: Saving for College for Disabled Individuals

By Willis Holdeman / June 16, 2021

Many people have heard of college 529 savings plans.  Every state has an option for its residents.  Many states offer tax deductibility for contributions to their state plan if you…

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The Power of Financial Literacy: Why I Became a College Funding Coach

By Tim Tedesco / June 2, 2021

Growing up, my father struggled in school. His grades were not strong enough to receive any scholarships and his family could not afford to send him to college on their…

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What Is a Tuition Discount?

By Mario Carannante / May 5, 2021

What is a Tuition Discount? A tuition discount is an all-encompassing term that refers to any gift aid that the college offers to reduce your tuition cost. Most people use…

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Is an Ivy League Education Worth the Cost?

By Tim McFillin / April 9, 2021

The Ivy League Dream: A Generational Holdover That Overlooks Disproportionate Cost I grew up in a family that valued higher education tremendously. My late grandfather was a Cornell graduate and…

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Four Things to Do Before Taking Out Student Loans

By Online Media Source / April 7, 2021

The Truth Hurts: The Unseen Burden of Student Debt It was a small family. The father was the breadwinner and worked a comfortable job from home in the oil and…

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Solving the Student Loan Problem: Understanding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

By Bradley Wood / March 16, 2021

On March 11th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package into law called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and with that came some exciting news…

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Preparing for a College Athletic Career: The Mental Game

By Cooper Hanning / February 23, 2021

This is the final part of the three-part series entitled “Scholarships and College Funding for the Student-Athlete.” If you haven’t read the first two posts in the series, find them…

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How to Qualify for More Financial Aid During COVID-19

By Rory Sullivan / February 12, 2021

This post was updated on February 12, 2021. It was originally published on May 19, 2020. Repercussions of the Pandemic: College Enrollment and Financial Aid In a Discover survey from…

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Saving for College Before Your Baby Is Born

By Jimmy Hicks / January 29, 2021

With the costs of higher education constantly rising, it is more important than ever that parents start saving as early as possible. So, when is the right time to start?…

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