10 Deadly Mistakes Families Make When Preparing For CollegeDisqualifying themselves for financial Aid! Many families report more than they have to on the financial aid forms or they put money in the wrong places, thus they disqualify themselves from receiving financial Aid! Certain assets are counted much more heavily in the financial aid formulas than others. Putting money in their child's name! Generally 35% of all the money (assets) in a child's name must go to pay college costs before...
10 Pointers on College Loan Consolidation
Should I consolidate my college loans or not?1. Still in school, yes! Rates are low, but they're scheduled to go up. Your college loan payments will then remain as manageable as possible when you leave school. If you have graduated, or will be graduating this May or June, yes! Graduates can lock in historical low rates, and reduce their monthly payments more than half. You can lock in a rate even while still in school, and even if you have been out...
4-year Colleges vs. Technical Schools: Your Choice
College is not for everyone, but that does not mean you
shouldn't pursue some sort of higher education or job training.
When you think about your future, what do you envision? Are you
doing something you love, or are you just working for a
paycheck? If you are one of the many who is trying to make a
decision about where to spend your money and invest your future,
read on. This article provides a comparison of 4 year colleges
and technical...
5 Advantages Of Online College Degrees
More and more students, both those of teen and young adult age and those who are looking to complete their college education following a period away from studying, now look at online college degrees as a preferable option to finishing their higher education.The following are 5 (five) of the main reasons why online college degrees are now seen as more preferable to traditional forms of higher education.1. Convenience - convenience is one of the most...
5 Steps to Help your Child Succeed in Collegeinvention call a telephone. Let your child know that want to hear from them. Reassure them that it?s okay to call home not just when they get good grades or when they want money but also if they receive a disappointing grade and they need someone to talk to. College students sometimes try to shield their parents from a lot of things, thinking that they will only worry. Give them their Space - Children leave home to go to college not just to...
5 Steps You Can Take To Ensure Your Kids Are Ready For Collegecollege to encourage them to try new things. Start when they are young. Expose them to different subjects, music, sports and other creative activities so they have a chance to experience as much of the world as possible before they make the giant leap to college.
Step 4: Don?t push. You should be available for your children when they have questions about college or pursuing a career, but you shouldn?t be overly aggressive about...
College Families Overpaid The IRS ? Again!
College families who made their best guess as to which of the Education Tax Incentives would save them the most on their income taxes have put their 2004 tax returns to bed. However, for many, a sigh of relief may be a bit premature and inappropriate. Countless families, even some assisted by professional tax preparers, chose incorrectly and have significantly overpaid the IRS ? AGAIN! Mark Twain once said, ?No man?s life, liberty, or property are...
Getting Into College Is No Longer A Numbers Game!
Sending your kids to college has never been more difficult or more expensive, and outstanding grades no longer guarantee admission! Student competition is at an all-time high and families now face the toughest admissions committees in history, soaring tuition costs, and a financial aid system designed to eliminate all but the most knowledgeable and persistent applicants.America is knee deep in an unsung higher education crisis that is...
Most Colleges Require Letters Of Recommendation
I cannot overemphasize the importance of developing strong relationships with high school teachers and counselors as early as possible. An extremely well written, all-telling letter can absolutely make the difference of being accepted or rejected to any college.Students at the top of one or more of their classes should first ask those teachers to write a letter of recommendation (LOR). However, if a teacher balks, is the least bit hesitant or...
Saving For College ? Your Number Two Priority
In today?s highly competitive college admissions process, families must never lose sight of the fact that nothing is more important to parent or child than the student?s acceptance to college. Your second priority is how to pay for it.Planning for college can begin as early as birth, and for that matter, even before birth. Financial planning in the early years can make all the difference in the world when it comes time to have to cough up all...
