Financial Matters: Do You Need to Submit the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile provides a more complete picture of your family’s finances and provides a way for you to describe special circumstances.
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My Pathway to College
Jul 5, 20222 min
Financial Matters: Talking to Your Kids About Money
Parents owe it to their children to discuss their financial commitment and make their academic and financial expectations clear.
My Pathway to College
Apr 30, 20202 min
Paying Your Child’s College Bill
A few months before your child starts college, you’ll receive a bill from the college for your child’s first semester (or quarter)...
My Pathway to College
Mar 6, 20202 min
Appealing Your Financial Aid Award
If your first choice college offers everything you want but the price tag is making you cringe, don’t give up hope; consider appealing...
My Pathway to College
Feb 3, 20202 min
Understanding the Net Price of College
Families often experience sticker shock when contemplating the cost of college, but it’s the net price, rather than the sticker price,...
My Pathway to College
Jan 7, 20202 min
Cutting the Cost of College
As financial aid packages begin to arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up and...
My Pathway to College
Apr 4, 20192 min
Financial Matters: Comparing Financial Aid Packages
If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a college’s offer...
My Pathway to College
Feb 4, 20192 min
Financial Matters: Tax Benefits for Education
Tax credits may be available to parents who pay higher education costs for their dependents. An education credit helps with the cost of...
My Pathway to College
Jan 8, 20193 min
Financial Matters: College Loans
Federal need-based and non-need based loans: Colleges may award a Perkins Loan to students with the greatest financial need. Direct...
My Pathway to College
Dec 7, 20182 min
Maximizing Merit Aid
Although many middle-class and upper income families will not qualify for need based aid, they still may find the cost of attendance at...
My Pathway to College
Jun 6, 20182 min
Financial Matters: Talk To Your Kids About Money
Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware...
My Pathway to College
Mar 15, 20182 min
Some of the Most Generous Colleges
Now that the heavy-lifting is done on college applications and the students have had a bit of a break from sharing their innermost...
My Pathway to College
Jan 12, 20182 min
Financial Matters: Trends in Student Loans
You’ve probably seen the headlines suggesting that debt for college students is out of control and getting worse. But, is it really? New...
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