Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2023, and the changes could dramatically affect how much parents and families end up paying for college and how much financial aid their students receive. Learn about what’s changing, including the new Student Aid Index, in my in-depth blog for parents.
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THCC Episode 129 – Need-Based Financial Aid and How It Works
Learn the basics of need-based financial aid, how it works, how to apply, and how to find out how much aid you might receive. Join Brad and his guest co-host Chuck Erickson as they talk about it all on the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now…
THCC110 – Understanding College Rankings Interview with Farran Powell, Writer with U.S. News and World Report
Choosing from ranked schools can be tricky. Is one school really that much better than another? We invited Farran Powell on the show to help clear up what this ranking thing is all about. She is the “Paying for College” writer for the publication that started the ranking craze, U.S. News and World Report.Having written somewhere near 100 articles on the topic, Farran has a wealth of knowledge she shares in this great interview. Read More…