College
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How to Invest as a College Student – 5 Easy Steps
You definitely should invest as a college student. Don’t just take my word on it. Many financial advisors recommend investing as early as possible. Why? The power of compounding and an early start extends your investment time horizon. It’s is an excellent way to achieve financial security. Now, you might be thinking you don’t have the money to invest with…
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How to Pay for College
Are you planning how to pay for college? As you do your research, you’ll find how the cost of attendance is much higher than the advertised tuition. There are costs that must be factored in when calculating the true cost of going to college. Many schools have gone virtual or partial long-distance learning due to coronavirus. In response, some schools…
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How to Get the Most Financial Aid for College
You want to get the most financial aid for college and this article will help shed a light on some of your options. Financial aid can help fill in the gaps where your parents or personal savings cannot meet the cost of attendance. Affording college is more than paying for tuition. You’ll need to find ways to pay for room…
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How to Talk to Your Parents about Paying for College
Talking about money with our parents can be awkward. I know this firsthand because I didn’t have a money conversation with my parent until I was 17 years old. I took my SATs and was applying to all these colleges but I never asked my parents about how we could pay for school. Some part of me believed I would…
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Preparing for College
Preparing for college requires understanding your goals and planning. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to getting ready for college such as where to go, what to study, how to apply, how to pay for it all, and more. It’s never too early—or too late—to learn about your options for college or career school. We’re sure you have…
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College Checklist: 12th Graders in High School
Welcome to your 12th-grade college checklist to prepare you for college next year. Senior year will be a busy time and it’s crucial you stay on track to ensure you meet all the required deadlines to attend college. Here’s your to-do list for your senior year in high school. 12th Grade Checklist To Do All Year Work hard all year—second-semester…
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College Checklist: 11th Graders in High School
Are you an eleventh-grader? It’s crucial to actively prepare yourself for college. Here’s your to-do list for your junior year of high school. 11th Grade Checklist To Do All Year Explore careers and their earning potential online or the U.S. Department of Labor’s career search tool. Learn about choosing a college and create a list of your dream and target…
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College Checklist: 10th Graders in High School
Are you a tenth-grader? You can stay on track towards your college preparation with this checklist. Here’s your to-do list for your sophomore year of high school. 10th Grade Checklist To Do Meet with your school counselor or mentor to discuss colleges and their requirements. Consider taking a practice Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) or the PLAN exam. Plan to use…
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College Checklist: 9th Graders in High School
Are you a ninth-grader? It’s not too early in your high school life to start preparing for college. Here’s your to-do list for your first year of high school. 9th Grade Checklist To Do Take challenging classes in core academic subjects. Most colleges require four years of English, at least three years of social studies (history, civics, geography, economics, etc.),…
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How to Make Corrections and Update FAFSA Information
There are situations when you’ll need to make corrections and update your FAFSA information. You must update your information if your situation has changed. Once your application has been processed, you can correct your FAFSA online or on paper. Making corrections online is the fastest and easiest option. Most information cannot be changed on the FAFSA but some information can be…
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