Dream School Costs: When Your Student Won’t Take “No” for an Answer

We’ve been hearing from a lot of parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group that some students won’t...

How To Play The College Waiting Game to Maximize Merit

Once you’ve applied to colleges and started receiving acceptances, it’s hard to know what to do to maximize your chances...

When to Start College Visits: Is 8th Grade Too Soon?

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

A Full-Ride Scholarship Winner Shares His 7 Best Tips to Earn College Money

Student Ricky P. worked hard during his senior year to win scholarships. His effort paid off–he earned a full-ride to...

“Here’s Why My Daughter Thrived at a Small Liberal Arts College”

Small liberal arts colleges are often overlooked in favor of larger state universities, but for the right student, a small...

“The Best College Advice I’ve Received So Far”

While there are tons of websites like this one that can help guide you on the road to college, there’s...