Real Parent Advice for When Your Child is Rejected from Every College

This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC01) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and...

Scholarships for Student Athletes: Our Softball Player’s Story

The path to college may look different for student athletes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. One parent shares...

2024-2025 FAFSA for Divorced Parents: What You Need to Know

Applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has become more challenging for divorced parents...

EFC Guide: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and its Role in Paying for College

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) has played a critical role in how much you’ll pay for your student to attend...

FSA/FAFSA ID: How to Create, Tips and Troubleshooting

Students, parents and step-parents each need to create an FSA ID for the online 2024-2025 FAFSA form, which is the...

College vs. University: Differences, Examples, Pros and Cons, and the Right Fit

We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that...