Report Once you have received your Student Aid Report or SAR, be sure to review it carefully to determine that the information listed is accurate. Often, colleges and universities accepts your application based on the information listed on this report to determine the amount of money you will be awarded. This can affect your decision […]
My HIFE CPP Experience Hello, my name is Diana, and I am an undergraduate student in Hawaii Pacific University. I have been a part of the College Planning Program (CPP) for over a year. When I was in my fourth year into college, I was debating on whether I should stay in Math Education major […]
What To Do When You Receive A Student Aid Report As soon as possible after receiving your SAR, you should review it to make sure your financial information is correct. After you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for federal aid as well as other types of financial aid […]
A New Twist On Financial Aid Tips For Filling Out The FAFSA Form Austin Lesch will graduate from high school in Bethesda, Md., this spring. He’s already filled out applications for nine colleges and universities, and now he and his parents will turn to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), used to determine federal […]
Financial Aid Process One of the most common mistake many students and parents make is assuming that they can’t afford a college education. Don’t be intimidated or discouraged by cost of college until you can determine how much financial aid is available to you. Since financial aid is comprised of grants, scholarships, student loans and […]
The Truth About Statistics A top college in California has admitted to sending exaggerated SAT scores to college-ranking services. The scandal is raising serious questions about how much we can trust those rankings, which are extremely important for schools and many students. Claremont McKenna College is ranked the ninth best liberal arts college in the […]
Top 10 College Application Mistakes Senior year is hectic, but don’t let that affect the quality of your college applications. Take your time, pay attention to detail and plan ahead so you can meet the deadlines. Following are some of the top responses from counselors and admissions staff who shared the most common mistakes on […]
Academic Preparation For College These articles offer advice on which high school courses to choose, how to make the most out of high school, and where to go for help when you need it. Paying attention to your academic preparation in high school makes it more likely that you will be accepted to the college […]
Quick Guide: College Costs There are five main categories of expenses to think about when figuring out how much your college education is really going to cost: tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation. You can control some of these costs to some extent. And when you know how […]
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Three basic ingredients determine how much need- based aid your child is eligible for. The cost of the school your child is considering or already attending. Every school calculates its “cost of attendance” or “COA” based on federal guidelines. As you might expect, many private colleges have […]
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