I really didn’t understand the “Planning for College” process even after stumbling through it with my oldest child. Even though I’ve been in the financial services industry for 22 years, I was astonished that most of the planning I had done for my own family wasn’t working out the way that I ... Views: 506
The majority of high school parents count on their school’s guidance counselors to steer their child in the right direction. Although not a bad option, is it enough? Most high school guidance counselors are already dealing with the normal emotional issues of a diverse group of teenagers, along ... Views: 513
Everything surrounding college today is BIG business – and expensive! Like health care costs, the cost of college has been - and is expected to continue - increasing at twice the rate of inflation. If college expenses increase 7% per year, they will double in 10 years! So if the University of ... Views: 481
Many parents assume their child would never meet the criteria for financial aid. Financial aid comes in many forms and failing to at least try to qualify for it is a huge mistake made by numerous parents of college bound students.
One of the many myths we hear is that parents believe their ... Views: 513
Imagine your student waking up in her dorm next August and setting out for her first day of class. As she’s walking, she realizes she really doesn't have a clue as to why she's in college and even more puzzling, why she's at that particular university. Unfortunately, this is a scenario that ... Views: 412
While it's true that college planning professionals have been around since the 1980’s, no standards exist as to what education or criteria are deemed necessary to qualify as one. Almost anyone can hang out the proverbial shingle and say they are a 'college planner'. Consider the following ... Views: 629