We’ve all heard the old adage —there’s no such thing as a free lunch. In other words, we can’t expect to get something for nothing. Unfortunately, popular media can lead families to believe that college financial aid is a way to get an education for free if they can just figure out the system. Thousands [...]
Guest post by Andrea Travillian As parents we want the best for our kids. We want to give them what we did not have growing up, set them up for success and basically give them the world. Including letting them go to the best college they can get into. It’s just part of being a [...]
Article originally published as a guest blog for Strictly English USA. International students face additional financial challenges when applying to American universities. Before the U.S. consul will grant a visa, students must document their ability to pay tuition, room, board, and fees. While many American students are counting on money from grants, loans, scholarship, and [...]
Overview: Before you say you aren’t interested in Houston Baptist University, let me tell you I’ve had many students attend HBU for less than it would have cost them to attend a state university. HBU actively seeks interested students and has scholarships, even for students in the bottom half of their class. You may want [...]
Money is always tight in college. Tuition is high, but you still need to pay for food, housing, and you want to have something left over. Here are 10 money saving tips for university students. 1. Get out of college on time! Plan to finish in four years. Every additional semester costs you more money. [...]
Should students go to the best school they were accepted to, even if they will graduate with more debt? What is the “best college”? I emphasize “fit” when counseling students and families on college choice. The best college for you may be different than the best college for me because our interests, majors, learning styles, [...]
“What are the most common mistakes students make on the financial aid application?“ I think we can all agree; higher education is expensive. The cost of a four year degree is as much as the cost of a home in many areas. Financial aid is intended to cover the gap between what a family [...]
We have four children and will need scholarships to help pay for college. Where can we find the most scholarship money? I love this question! Most families aren’t made of money and tuition prices are always on the rise. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be the valedictorian or a star athlete to [...]
