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02/25/2024

The delay of the updated FAFSA form for 2024-2025 has led to many colleges altering their admissions deadlines to give students time to consider their financial aid options, check out this resource

Due to FAFSA delays this year, some colleges and universities have changed their enrollment deadlines and financial aid priority dates for students planning to enroll in the fall of 2024. NACAC created this public directory of fall 2024 enrollment commitment deadlines submitted by member institution...

09/18/2023

Check out this years IHE Annual Survey of admissions officers and see what the major themes were for this year in admisisons departments around the country.

In Inside Higher Ed’s annual survey, admissions leaders share their views on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban and other major changes in the sector.

08/03/2023

Many of the families we work with are confused by what the FAFSA is and how it is used in the college financing process, talk to us today to learn about the FAFSA and how to pay for your education!

FAFSA is short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Find out how to use it and understand your financial aid offer.

02/06/2023

Student employees make up the backbones on Universities with endowments worth hundreds of millions of dollars, yet they are paid at or near minimum wage, Students at Oberlin think it is time for a change.

Oberlin College asserts on its website that it has a “commitment to inclusion and academic excellence,” of which its financial aid policies are supposedly a reflection. These policies include student loans and money earned through student employment, in addition to grants. They are intended to m...

11/23/2022

We want to wish all our families a happy Thanksgiving full of food, family, and acceptance letters!

10/25/2022

With inflation staying high, Universities have found ways to control costs and keep tuition increases to a minimum. But, you should still be planning ahead for the financial realities of paying for college.

Average college tuition and fees increased substantially less than inflation for academic year 2022-23. In fact, a new report found that after adjusting for the 8.3% inflation so far in 2022, average published tuition and fees actually declined in all three of higher education’s largest sectors.

10/19/2022

Only 57% of seniors apply for financial aid, don't be a bad statistic get help with your FAFSA today!

Aspiring college students and young professionals are leaving money on the table. As much as $50 million has been forgone by Washington…

10/13/2022

The pandemic had many impacts on students, data shows ACT and SAT scores are lower for students post pandemic, with ACT scores reaching a 30 year low.

The results show a decline in preparedness for college-level coursework.

10/04/2022

The FAFSA application is now open for the 23-24 school year and you have until June 30th, 2024 to file. But there are good reasons not to wait and complete the FAFSA now!

Complete your FAFSA form ASAP to qualify for the most money possible.

09/29/2022

Are you planning to apply to Med School? Don't be afraid to ask the important questions so you can make an informed decision as you begin the med school application process.

Failing to ask important questions means students won't get some information needed to make the best med school choice.

09/13/2022

The 2023 - 2024 FAFSA filing period starts October 1st. Are you ready to complete the FAFSA and maximize your financial aid award?

High school seniors and college students needing student financial aid for fall 2023 can file the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, beginning Oct. 1.

09/07/2022

A new study shows that only 24% of students start planning for college before the end of their Junior year. We believe the college planning process should start no later than Spring of Junior year. Are you and your child ready for the college admissions process?

Niche's national survey of high school seniors reveals when and how they applied to college, how successful they were in being admitted, how they approached standardized testing, what financial aid they received, and what factors were most important as they decided where to attend.