College Planning Archives

Student Loans 101: Financial Aid Myths

Oct 12, 2015 | College Planning, News

Think you have a good reason to skip filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Don’t be so sure. Many of the usual excuses are simply myths. Here are a few we’d like to dispel: My parents earn too much Income is only part of the decision, and...

Tara’s on a Budget: Create a budget in 3 simple steps

Oct 6, 2015 | College Planning, Financial Literacy

Looking back at high school, I wish they dedicated a course to budgeting. My peers and I graduated very little knowledge pertaining to financial literacy, and that is a problem. One of my favorite sayings, knowledge is power, can be applied to this situation. If more...

3 things college students should do before getting a job

Sep 24, 2015 | College Planning, Press Releases

It’s no secret that college tuition can be expensive: room and board, textbooks, and transportation are all expenses that contribute to that overall cost. I’m sure you have either read or heard about students who graduate with an extremely large amount of...

The actual cost of skipping class [infographic]

Sep 18, 2015 | College Planning

In the moment, skipping class may seem like no big deal. In a recent study, The College Board revealed how much skipping a single class can cost a student. These shocking numbers will make you want to rethink the whole concept of ‘playing hookie.’ To...

Cool Stuff #15: Balancing your education and your job

Sep 10, 2015 | College Planning, News

Starting school only two weeks ago had me thinking about this topic a lot! I find myself having a difficult time trying to find the perfect balance between school and work. With both of these being extremely important in my life, I knew I had to develop a process that...

Parents in Action: College financial planning tips [video]

Sep 9, 2015 | College Planning, Financial Literacy

Take note: It’s never too early to start your financial planning for college. This interview from WFTS-TV, Tampa’s ABC affiliate, gives some straightforward advice for parents of college bound children. We know that there is no single solution for...