InfoQuest College & Financial Solutions

One of the greatest parts of what we do is seeing families come together to support students through important life decisions.

And time after time, we see the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and mentors—offering guidance, encouragement, stability, and support along the way.

Happy Father’s Day from InfoQuest College & Financial Solutions.

New Federal Student Loan Rates were Officially Announced for 2026-2027!

Effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, the U.S. Department of Education has released the updated fixed interest rates for federal student loans:

⬆️Direct Undergraduate Loans: 6.52%
⬆️Direct Graduate & Professional Student Loans: 8.07%
⬆️Direct Graduate & Parent PLUS Loans: 9.07%

These rates are based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield of 4.468%. Once locked in, your rate will not change, offering stability for your financial planning.

Now’s a great time to revisit your college financing strategy and explore how these rates could impact your family’s education costs.

Have questions? InfoQuest College & Financial Solutions is here to help

In honor of those who have selflessly given and courageously served our Nation--We Thank You!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

When people think about the college journey, they often focus on applications, acceptance letters, scholarships, and financial decisions. But behind every checklist is something equally important: emotional well-being.

Students today are balancing academics, activities, social pressures, and big decisions about their future. Parents are managing timelines, finances, and the desire to help their child make the “right” choices. It can feel overwhelming for everyone involved.

One reminder I share with families often: there is no perfect path, and there is no prize for navigating this process under constant stress.

Take breaks. Celebrate small wins. Ask for help when you need it. Protecting mental health is just as important as planning for academic and financial success.

Because college planning is not only about preparing for the next chapter, but also about supporting the whole person along the way.

A mother’s day often looks like:
Late-night conversations.
Encouraging words after disappointing news.
And celebrating every milestone along the way.

Today, we celebrate the moms, grandmothers, foster moms, stepmoms, aunts, and other women in our lives who care for us unconditionally and help us navigate some of life’s biggest decisions with love, patience, and unwavering support.

Happy Mother’s Day from InfoQuest College & Financial Solutions.

Teacher Appreciation Week reminds us that behind every confident student is often a teacher who saw potential before anyone else did.

Teachers do far more than deliver lessons. They encourage, advocate, challenge, support, and help students discover who they are becoming.

In the college planning world, we regularly see the lasting impact great teachers have on a student’s confidence, direction, and future opportunities.

To all the educators showing up day after day for students: thank you for the difference you make far beyond the classroom.

Today is National College Decision Day

While the headlines are all about where students are going…we think about everything that led up to this moment.

The honest conversations about fit.
The balancing act between opportunity and affordability.
The moments when families had to pause, ask better questions, and rethink what “the right choice” really meant.

Every “yes” today represents more than an acceptance—it reflects a thoughtful, informed decision made over months (sometimes years) of planning.

We are incredibly proud of the thoughtful decisions our students made this year. Every path is different, and that is exactly how it should be.