Expert college planning advice for high school families.
Most families build their college list on brand names. With the new 2026 Parent PLUS loan caps, that is a risky move. Here is a calmer, data-driven summer plan for rising seniors, and what to skip.
Read more →The One Big Beautiful Bill Act caps Parent PLUS Loans at $20,000/year starting July 1, 2026. Here is what families need to know about the new lifetime limits, who is affected, and how to plan.
Read more →Comparing college financial aid offers? Learn how to spot the renewal trap, separate free money from debt, and find the offer that's actually best for your family over four years.
Read more →An early look at what Class of 2030 applicants are sharing with us about their college lists, test strategies, and merit aid expectations. We'll update this post as more data comes in.
Read more →With Decision Day just 11 days away, senior families are learning hard lessons about merit aid. Here is what junior families can do right now to avoid the same stress next April.
Read more →May 1st is 18 days away. Here is what senior families are discovering about merit aid right now -- and what junior families can do today to avoid the same stress next year.
Read more →Many families miss out on merit scholarships by focusing on the wrong things. Here are the seven most common mistakes and how to fix them.
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