A Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS) works with high school students and their parents to help them prepare for future college costs. Financial aid forms, knowing when to start saving, and how to maximize free aid can all be challenging to navigate. CCPSs answer questions...
If you had an impressive sports career in high school and plan to attend college, you may be thinking about applying for a sports scholarship. As you might expect, these types of scholarships are in extremely high demand. Since sports scholarships also operate differently from...
There is no getting around the fact that college is expensive. You could still have expenses to cover once you have received the maximum scholarship, grant, and federal loan money you are eligible to receive. Should you apply for a private student loan? This is the...
When it comes to saving money on college expenses, the simplest thing you can do is graduate in four years. Taking even one extra semester to complete your degree will add significantly to your expenses, according to U.S. News & World Report Education. The well-known magazine...
Maybe you had a grandparent or aunt who bought you a savings bond for every birthday and major holiday. Although you did not quite appreciate it at the time, you understand what a thoughtful gift this was as you are approach college age. This is...
Taking advanced placement (AP) courses in high school can be a great way to reduce the expense of college tuition. That is because AP classes are free for high schoolers to complete and may also transfer as college credits. What is the Purpose of Advanced Placement...
Whether you plan to attend college in the fall or still have a few years of high school left, you and your parents have probably discussed how to fund your education. One route to college savings that both parents and students tend to overlook is...
A full-time college course load is already a lot to manage without adding a part-time job into the mix. However, working is a necessity for many students to help pay their living expenses and supplement the financial aid they receive towards tuition. Other students simply...
The score you receive on your SAT or ACT exam is an important part of your admissions application to college. Admissions counselors review your score along with your personal statement, grades in high school, recommendations, and community service when deciding whether to accept you as...
If you are struggling to repay student loans, you probably reacted to the news of possible student loan forgiveness with great joy. However, you should understand that Congress has yet to approve this legislation. In this blog, Accolade Financial breaks down what you should know...
