Significant new rules changes are going into effect in 2025 and 2026 for federal student loans, financial aid, and Pell Grants. Here’s what parents and families need to know about these new changes and how they might impact your student.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About PLUS Loans
Every parent should know about PLUS Loans. Here’s how they can help fill the gap that financial aid doesn’t cover and even cover your entire college costs. Almost any parent can qualify, so read my article to learn more.
Fall is the Time for College Visits (And Here’s Why)
The fall season is one of the best times to visit colleges, but many families blow this crucial opportunity. Here’s how to get it right with quick tips on college visit planning for high school seniors, juniors, freshmen and sophomores.
What They Don’t Tell You About Scholarships
Most of us have heard stories about students who got thousands of dollars in scholarships to go to college. We also hear about scholarship “experts’ who promise to show you how you can do the same things. But here’s the real story about scholarships, how they work, and how buying into the hype or assuming you can’t qualify for them can lead you astray.
When College Will Be More Complicated for Your Family
Planning for college is a major task for every student and family, but if you’re in one of 11 key categories, it gets more complicated. In this blog article, I’ll show you the categories of families and students where college planning gets more completed, how things will be different for financial aid and important tasks you need to complete, and the challenges and opportunities available to you.