September 22, 2025
FAFSA: Understanding Parent and Student Assets
With FAFSA filing season well underway, millions of students and parents work to get this important document filed. Because the…
August 5, 2025
How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Affect Your Student Loans
Change is coming to federal student loans, and whether you’re a current borrower, planning for college, or helping your kids…
January 3, 2025
Rule of 72: What Every College Student Needs to Learn
Getting a handle on personal finances often feels more complicated than it truly is, especially for college students. Many students…
February 13, 2019
How Much Should Parents Save for College?
As a parent, you want to ensure that your children will have the best future that they possibly can. That…
March 23, 2016
8 Tips for Finding Scholarships
College isn’t getting any cheaper. Between 2001 and 2012, tuition and fees increased 5.4% above inflation annually while funding per…
March 9, 2016
Graduating on Time: A Push for Quality Retention
Retaining students through all required years of college and seeing them through graduation has become a major priority. President Obama…
March 3, 2016
The College Wallet: Debit, Credit, Cash and Digital
Convenience, fraud risk, security, and your credit score are just a few of the factors to consider when deciding which…
February 25, 2016
5 FAQs: Before you Submit Your College Deposit
Deposits for college begin with an initial May 1st due date. Many may still be unsure of their choices, but…
January 28, 2016
6 Reasons Families Should Visit Colleges Early
A growing trend for families is making college visits during a student’s Sophomore or Freshman year of high school. In…
December 18, 2015
Saving for College: Tips for Parents & Students
Key Points on Saving For College & How to Do It Covering the costs of college is a combination of…
October 29, 2015
4 Questions Every Student Should Answer About Getting a Scholarship
Getting a Scholarship is a major goal for any new college student. But unfortunately not every student is able to…
September 29, 2015
Digging for gold: Finding a scholarship after starting college
Finding a good scholarship is a beautiful thing. For a student already admitted to a college, it’s like locating buried…