An adult returning to college discusses why she decided to go back to school, how she chose her college, what factors mattered more to her as an adult, and the application process.…
By
Jonathan Hughes, Cathy Hughes
|
Tips for the college search include be willing to be clueless at the start, make as many visits as possible, ask lots of questions, keep an open mind, and more. …
By
Andrew Carter
|
Tips include opening a 529 account, using MEFA's College Savings Calculator, reducing your grocery bill, and having a yard sale. …
By
Meredith Clement
|
Place college costs in the context of your other important financial life decisions, determine your parameters of college affordability by compiling key financial information, and understand how financial aid works differently at various colleges. …
By
Bill McMurray
|
Methods include submitting the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, talking with colleges, and taking additional steps if denied a private education loan. …
By
Julie Shields-Rutyna
|
Items include knowing the number of years until each of your children start college, talking about college a lot, and stressing that college is an honor and an investment. …
By
Penelope Hauck
|
Tasks include deciding on an organizational tool, finalizing the college list, pulling together the activities list, cleaning up social media profiles, and more…
By
Lisa Rooney
|
Tips include take a self-guided tour, ask questions, go to the academic department of interest, eat lunch or dinner, stay overnight, tour the town or city, take notes and reflect, and enjoy the journey…
By
Alicia Linsey
|
We provide advice on helping your child embark on their college adventure and on how to find support and information for yourself. …
By
Laurie Hazard, Stephanie Carter
|
Scholarships include Courage to Grow Scholarship, Niche No Essay Monthly Scholarship, Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship, and Innovation in Education Scholarship. …
By
Meredith Clement
|
Sign Up for Emails
Sign up for relevant, helpful college planning emails.