As 2025 begins, parents of college-bound teens are entering a pivotal year filled with decisions, deadlines, and opportunities. Whether your teen is just starting the college application process or finalizing their plans, here’s how you can support them every step of the way. ...
Parents may borrow the entire cost of their child's education minus the total amount of financial aid issued by the school. After filling out FAFSA, parents may use the online application for a parent PLUS loan or apply through their child's school's application process as specified. ...
Perhaps the most complicated aspect of the college application process is financial aid. Jodi has experience in this area from working in a college’s financial aid department. She has advice related to the FAFSA, student loans, financing college and helping your student budget for college. If y...
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3. Ask about college application waivers: "Using a fee waiver is a common part of the application process, and most colleges have information about fee waivers on their websites," Jaslee Caryol, a spokeswoman for the College Board, wrote in an email. She encourages students who need...
The requirements for parent PLUS loans To qualify for a parent PLUS loan, you must be the biological or adoptive parent (or in some cases, the stepparent) of a student who is enrolled in college at least half-time. As part of the application process, the U.S. Department of Education ...
Don't fear the application process and start searching for BIPOC scholarships your freshman year of high school. J. Anthony CalhounOct. 15, 2024 Applying to Big-Dollar Scholarships Applications for large-dollar scholarships often require more steps to complete and can be more co...
Parents of college-bound students often have just as many questions about transitioning to university as their children. This guide will cover the college application process, financial aid, moving to college, and more, from a parent’s perspective. ...
The fatal flaw in the loan application process -- at least for students -- was illuminated in two recent suitsConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)and the Illinois attorney generalfiled against Navient and two subsidiaries. Navient, which has denied wrongdoing, is the largest U.S. college ...
THE PARENT’S ROLE IN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS #1. Let your student take the lead, but offer help and show your support. Applying to college is a significant milestone in your child’s life. You should give them the independence to make their own decisions while letting them know you...