Or Why you need to file a FAFSA College affordability is a parent’s number one concern. The FAFSA or the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid strikes fear and trepidation in the hearts of all, but it doesn’t have to. Let’s face it, college is expensive, but it is worth the investment. Numerous studies show that college graduates earn more money and have lower unemployment rates than high school graduates. Unless you are independently wealthy, realize that everybody, even

You’ve been accepted. Can you afford to attend? This is a very difficult decision for many families. Financial aid awards can be tricky and confusing. Financial need is defined as the difference between the total cost of college minus the expected family contribution, or what they think your student and family can afford to pay. This Excel worksheet provides an excellent resource for calculations provided by Peter Van Buskirk Why are financial awards so confusing? There is no

What is a fafsuh and why do I have to file after October 1st? What is a Common App and why is it so common? What is the difference between a grant and a loan? Which colleges are in wooee and what does that mean? When is a GPA weighted and does it need to go on a diet? Welcome to the wonderful world of acronyms and college jargon. The definitions are divided into three groups: Financial Aid, College, and Standardized Testing. Let's start with Financial Aid Warning, there are e