Parent Plus Student Loan Guide: How They Work, How to Get Them

Nearly 4 million U.S. parents have $111 billion in Parent PLUS loans to help their kids pay for college. That...

CSS Profile Guide: How to Fill Out, When, and How to Submit

Each year, the CSS Profile unlocks over $10 billion in non-federal aid for students, complementing the FAFSA in securing crucial...

“My Daughter Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer, and It Turned Out To Be The Best Decision”

We recently shared a story on our Facebook page about what to do when your student is set on attending...

What If Your Child Doesn’t Want To Go To College?

You’ve scrimped, you’ve saved, and for years you’ve promoted the benefits of attending college during car rides and at the...

4 Game-Changing Ways That One Family Mastered the College Application Journey

Kristin Bachtell, a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, calls herself a planner — but not just...

A Mom of Triplets Shares Her Best Tips For Finding The College That’s A Perfect Fit

Sometimes what you hear and read about a school is far from accurate, and if you’re not paying attention, you...