Picture this. A teenage daughter with her heart set on attending an expensive private college. A mother who knew it was simply not affordable unless the financial aid award package was substantial. Waiting, waiting, and more waiting for the package to arrive after she heard she was accepted. I’m sure this is the scene […]
Read More...I’m reposting an article I wrote last year because it’s timely and applies to today’s Wednesday’s Parent topic: finances and college. I hope you find it helpful. _______________________________ If you have a college-bound teen you’re well aware of the cost of college–it’s high. In a recent story in Business Week, one graduate confessed she […]
Read More...With all the content on my blog, it’s easy to miss the posts that you want to see the most. In today’s post I’ve compiled a short list of my top five posts about financing college. Mom-Approved Tips: Talking to your teens about financing college As their parent, it’s up to you to make […]
Read More...Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! If you have a college-bound teen you’re well aware of the cost of college–it’s high. In a recent story in Business Week, one graduate confessed she had given up on her student loan debt of $186,000. She is not alone. With the […]
Read More...When considering different ways to fund college expenses, some students and parents focus on federal loans, scholarships and grants. While these types of aid can provide the necessary funds to complete a four-year or graduate program, they are not the only options available. Several banks and private lenders offer private loans for college, which […]
Read More...As a parent, you are probably willing to go to great lengths to ensure that your kids make it to (and through) college. You have no doubt tried hard to instill in them an understanding of the different options available to them should they complete a degree. And if you’re like most parents, you’ve […]
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