EFC

5 Reasons to Know Your EFC Before You Even Apply to College

Too many people think that your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is something that you worry about when you apply for financial aid–if…

1 year ago

4 Reasons People Don’t Pick Affordable Colleges

There are over 1,600 four-year public and private colleges in the United States. And guess what, they don’t all cost…

1 year ago

Parents: Don’t Ignore These 5 Numbers when Comparing Colleges

Before parents sit back and let their kids drive the college application process, there are some numbers they need to…

2 years ago

8 Things Parents Paying for College Must Know

When my son was small and I would tell him to do something, he would ask why and I would…

2 years ago

Net Price Calculators: 8 Things You Must Know

When students start creating their college list, smart families make sure they use the Net Price Calculator on all possibilities…

2 years ago

Largest College Endowments by State

Everyone wants to know if colleges are going to open next fall. Or rather if they are going to open…

3 years ago

Should You Pay Someone to Complete the FAFSA?

(Updated Dec 2018) In July of 2015, the United States government finally gained control of the FAFSA.com website. Until then,…

5 years ago

The Must Read Chart for all Parents Thinking about Paying for College

For the past few years, Troy Onink has had a Guide To FAFSA, CSS Profile, College Financial Aid And Expected…

5 years ago

3 Hard Truths About Who Gets Financial Aid

What's the worst possible thing families could hear after getting their Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) for financial aid? How about…

5 years ago