529 plans are great ways to save for college, for your children, and even for yourself. Federal Tax Law allows you to put in deposits of over...
Archive - December 2011
Colleges are Meeting New Career Demands
Colleges are beginning to offer both courses and degree programs in the fastest-growing career opportunities for the future. Maybe you should e...
Pell Grant News
A recent Congressional agreement will maintain the Pell Grant maximum at $5,500. This is good news, but there are some down side for the Pell.
College Grads Need a Fool-proof Resume
You are graduating…right into a job hunt. To get started on the right foot, you need to begin the resume writing process. How do you begin?
How Do You Stand on Early Action/Decision?
Harvard and Princeton have just reintroduced their Early Action (EA) programs for the class of 2016. As a result their EA applications have soared. ...
Time to Estimate Your Financial Aid Eligibility
Colleges or universities you are applying to can offer financial aid. Along with their aid packages you can get financial aid through government...
Students Can Make Money on Campus
Going to college is expensive. You can never have enough money, even if you were lucky enough to get a full scholarship. There are other expenses...
College Majors and College Admission
What should I major in? That seems like a question which should come long after college acceptance, but the truth is choosing a major should begin in...
Attention College Graduates
If you graduated Spring, 2011, your 6-month grace period for repaying your student loans is ending. You will have to start making repayment in 30 to...
New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Obama’s new pay as you earn program will be authorized by executive order. This program will benefit 1.6 million student borrowers of college...