Paying For College
As important as preparing for and choosing a college is paying for it. Often, families feel overwhelmed by the cost of higher education. However, there are many opportunities for financial aid (from scholarships, grants for merit-based aid as well as need-based aid) for families with income at all levels. Learning how to find those opportunities, apply and qualify for them is key to saving thousands each year on college.
These articles cover topics and questions about financial aid and paying for college. If you’re wanting support with helping your child successfully get into and afford college…check out my programs, book and consulting packages at Compass College Advisory.
College Scholarships for Middle School Students: Start Early
Did you know that your child can start getting scholarships for college before they even get to high school? It’s true. There are more middle school scholarships available to students
The Five College Fit Factors
Junior year is the start of the college admissions process. In order for your teen to be successful once they’re in college, they need to be applying to colleges that
Junior Year in High School Scholarships: All You Need To Know
Parents of juniors…I want college admissions to be a stress-free process for your teen. Don’t see how that’s possible? Let me share some intentional things you can do to support
Why a Scholarship Search is a Waste of Time
For some students, getting into college is a challenge in and of itself. Add on top of that finding the money to pay for college and it can feel downright
How to Create a Smart College Application Strategy
College application deadlines are not the most exciting topic to consider as your teen prepares for college during high school, but it’s a very important topic one. It’s important because
How to apply for scholarships like voting in Chicago
Grants and scholarships for college are keenly on the minds of parents. The first part of this series, “Grants and Scholarships 101 for parents of college-bound teens” helps you get
How to save time when seeking money for college
During a recent FB Live show, I discussed “Grants and Scholarships 101 for Parents of college-bound teens”. Although teens are applying for the scholarships, oftentimes, parents are searching and later
What is a Merit Scholarship?
As students are finalizing their list of colleges, I encourage their parents to avoid focusing too much on the tuition. A best-matched college is based on an academic, social, and
Harvard is not the only one . . .
Many of us have probably seen the email announcements claiming that students with a family income of $60,000 or less can attend Harvard tuition-free. Within the last three years, Harvard