Most parents are shocked when I tell them to ignore the college sticker price printed in the book, catalog, or college info site. Why do they “say” it costs X amount of dollars and not charge what the printed price states? Because while most can’t pay the price, some can. It’s the same with any [...]
Posts Tagged ‘financial aid’
10 Good reasons to file the FAFSA
Parents of college-bound teens look forward to filing the FAFSA as much as they look forward to filing their income taxes. It’s a federal form and all federal forms aren’t exactly user friendly. Many parents are so intimidated by the form that they choose not to file, telling themselves that their student wouldn’t qualify for [...]
Financial Aid Myths
By admin on Friday, October 28th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Here’s a great infographic that applies to the recent student loan news. The only “myth” that I might question is #5-Student Loans aren’t worth it. While the statistics show that college graduates do earn enough more over their lifetime than high school graduates, you have to be savvy about the amount of money you borrow [...]
The Key to Financial Aid Success: Preparation!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, December 6th, 2010 | 2 Comments
In just under a month, it will be time to file your Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2011-12 school year. The FAFSA is the key to accessing your Federal Student Aid – including grants, work-study and Federal loans – and other valuable financial assistance. Whether or not you think your family will qualify, [...]
Understanding SAFRA
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | No Comments
The college tuition system has been turned upside down now that the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) is law. The Student Aid and Fisc-huh?!? SAFRA is legislation President Obama tacked on to his infamous health care reform bill. “The White House succeeded in not only getting the health care bill passed, but in [...]
Checking the "no financial aid needed" box
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 | 2 Comments
Last week, while participating in a #CampusChat on Twitter a question was asked by a parent about college financial aid. Since none of us participating were sure of the correct answer, I wanted to provide the parent with the correct answer and get some clarification myself on the subject. Question: If you check the box [...]
A Review: Shrinking the Cost of College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, May 21st, 2010 | 3 Comments
Today I will be reviewing Lynn O’Shaughnessy’s new book: Shrinking the Cost of College–152 ways to cut the cost of a bachelors degree. Lynn O’Shaughnessy, is an author, a college blogger and speaker. She writes about college strategies for TheCollegeSolutionBlog and CBSMoneyWatch. She gives presentations about college strategies for schools, companies and financial advisory firms. [...]
$2000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 | No Comments
As I stated last week, I love to find scholarships that DON’T require an essay. This week’s scholarship is sponsored by College Prowler.com and it’s a NO ESSAY scholarship. That’s right! All you have to do to be entered in the MONTHLY drawing is complete a short survey on their website and be a current [...]
