College can be cripplingly expensive for many families, particularly those with a low income. Even if we were to put the tuition fees to one side, you still have the rent, living expenses, travel costs and so on to consider… indeed, the prospect of sending kids to college can be a genuine uphill struggle […]
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Coping With the Crippling Cost of College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, April 9th, 2018 | Comments Off on Coping With the Crippling Cost of College
Application Tips for Low-Income Families
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, April 6th, 2018 | Comments Off on Application Tips for Low-Income Families
Families and students with low-income backgrounds often find going to college a looming task. They don’t know where to start or how to push past the initial idea of college. I’ve compiled some tips & resources that we regularly use with our students to help make the trip to college more affordable. So, let’s […]
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Preparing for the High Cost of College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Sunday, August 13th, 2017 | Comments Off on Preparing for the High Cost of College
It’s no secret that college is expensive, and most parents will spend their working lives post-children saving for it. Unfortunately, there are no fixed costs when it comes to college, and fees and other expenses can rise and fall in line with the economy. Knowing what to expect when it comes to college expenses […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Controlling College Costs
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 | 1 Comment
This past week, regular decisions began rolling out from colleges and universities around the country. With them, financial aid packages. With both those important decisions, parents are beginning to look ahead to the fall and how they will pay for this expensive education. In addition to tuition, room and board, there will be travel […]
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5 Ways To Get Your College Student Home on the Cheap
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Ways To Get Your College Student Home on the Cheap
Over 3 million college students will attend universities outside of their home state this year. With the yearly costs of a private or out-of-state education starting at $24,000, any added expenses beyond room and board, books and tuition can be a real burden. Yet, not having your kids home for the holidays is unimaginable […]
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10 Tips to Help Cut College Costs
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 | 1 Comment
During these tough economic times, everyone is finding ways to cut costs. Pinching pennies and forgoing that latte can add up, but what about paying less for those college expenses: tuition, room and board, books, and meals. Until our economy picks up and catches up with the rising cost of tuition, parents and students […]
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Wednesday’s Parent: A Quick Look at the Updated College Scorecard
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 | Comments Off on Wednesday’s Parent: A Quick Look at the Updated College Scorecard
This past Saturday, President Obama unveiled his new College Scorecard. “You’ll be able to see how much each school’s graduates earn, how much debt they graduate with, and what percentage of a school’s students can pay back their loans,” the president said in his weekly address. College Prep Expert and Long Island College Prep Examiner, Wendy […]
Read More...Wednesday’s Parent: Scoring FREE Pre-College Costs
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 | Comments Off on Wednesday’s Parent: Scoring FREE Pre-College Costs
Every parent knows about tuition, room, board, books, and other college-related expenses once your student is accepted. But what about the costs prior to being accepted to college? How can your score some fee waivers, free advice, and free tutoring. Let’s face it—every little bit helps when you are saving for a college education […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 | Comments Off on Payscale’s 2015 College Salary Report
With college costs rising, along with student debt, it’s more important than ever for parents and students to look carefully at college ROI (return on investment) when creating the college list. Payscale recognizes the importance of choosing a college major that will be a good return on investment and has released their 2015 College […]
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