Students Need Schooling on Financial Aid
Bloomberg: “An overwhelming majority of 11th and 12th graders (from 73% to 81%, depending on income group) were unaware that the...
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Beth & Tim Manners
Jun 4, 20191 min read
FAFSA: Mind the Deadlines
US News: “For students seeking federal financial aid to pay for college, the deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 28, 20192 min read
Financial Aid: What Goes On, Really?
Of all the most frequently asked questions about college admissions, financial aid probably comes up most often. Inquiries typically...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 16, 20191 min read
Top 10: ‘Best Buys’ in Public Universities
CNBC: “Some public schools are far more affordable than others, particularly for those applying out of state. Personal finance site...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 4, 20191 min read
Five Tips for Scholarships
Robert Farrington: “Scholarships are the most under-rated tool when it comes to getting money to pay for school … here are my top five...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Tips on Appealing For More Student Aid
The Washington Post: “In just a few weeks, families across the country will find out how much their children will receive in financial...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 19, 20192 min read
Sticker Shock: What is the Real Cost of College?
CNBC: “According to the College Board’s 2018 Trends in College Pricing Report, from 1988 to 2018, sticker prices tripled at public...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 12, 20191 min read
Financial Aid: The Top 10 Private Schools
CNBC: “When it comes figuring out how they’ll pay for college, many families start by shying away from pricey private schools. Yes,...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 6, 20191 min read
Financial Aid: How To Interpret Your Award
CNBC: “A school’s financial aid offer typically maps out your expected family contribution and what scholarships or need-based aid you...
Beth & Tim Manners
Feb 28, 20191 min read
Student View: How To Get Into UT Austin
The Daily Texan: “Current and former students who offer insight into UT admissions and campus life have become popular, unofficial faces...
Beth & Tim Manners
Nov 1, 20181 min read
There’s a Fund for That: Quirky College Scholarships
CNBC: “Few families can cover the skyrocketing cost of college outright. Luckily, there are more than 7 million scholarships available to...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Finally: An App for FAFSA
NPR: “At midnight, Oct. 1, the rush begins. That’s when first-time and returning college students can get their first look at the...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 28, 20171 min read
How Much Is That College Degree Worth?
Quartz: “While Americans without university degrees have seen a fair rise in household income in recent years, they still lag far behind...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 25, 20171 min read
Some Schools Are Still Dangling Dollars
The New York Times: “In the minds of parents and teenagers going through the college application process, May 1 is a magic date. At that...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 1, 20161 min read
Georgetown: Slavery Descendants Given ‘Legacy’
NPR: “Georgetown University will be offering an admissions edge to descendants of enslaved people sold to fund the school … Jesuit...
Beth & Tim Manners
Aug 1, 20161 min read
Super Seniors: The Six-Year Plan
The Wall Street Journal: “Low graduation rates hurt a school’s reputation, and staying enrolled for extra years adds to the tab for...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 22, 20162 min read
Amazon Prime Loans: Read The Fine Print
The Washington Post: “Wells Fargo is offering Amazon.com customers discounted interest rates on private student loans, creating a...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 20, 20161 min read
Happy ‘Lap’ Year: The 5-Year College Career
Money: “About a quarter of parents each year face the daunting prospect of paying for an extra year (or two, or three) of college,...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 18, 20161 min read
Is College Food a Function of Financial Aid?
Inside Higher Ed: Tipping Point author “Malcolm Gladwell says a trade-off exists between high-quality campus dining and admitting...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jun 2, 20161 min read
Colleges Must Navigate Sea of Changes
Slate: “In the coming year, we will see changes in standardized testing, use of prior-prior year tax information in applying for...
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