Financial Aid

FAFSA – To File or Not to File?

This is the time of year when parents need to think about filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). But how do you know if it is worth your time and energy to file? Many people have the impression that if they make over “X” amount per year, Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 10 years10 years ago

Financial Aid

Private Colleges – Merit Aid vs. Need-Based Aid

When you are looking at private colleges, there are two types of financial assistance that may be offered – merit aid and need-based aid. The beauty of merit aid is that it has nothing to do with how much a college thinks you can afford or your actual ability to Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 10 years ago