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Everyone knows the cost of college is high.  Did you know a college can take away your scholarship?  It's true. There are two types of scholarships - Inside and Outside.  An inside scholarship is a scholarship offered by a college and may only be used at that college.  An outside…

Recent tensions between the United States and Iran have prompted many questions and concerns about the draft, also called the Selective Service System.  The organization’s website crashed on January 3rd from an overwhelming surge in inquiries.   Let’s set the record straight: There is no active draft. There has not been…

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice recently sued and simultaneously settled with the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) over alleged practices of collusion.  NACAC is an association whose members represent most of the colleges and universities in the United States.  The action came after a nearly…

Q: How can I qualify to earn reduced or free college tuition to further my education? I'm currently finishing up my associates degree, but my parents are in no way helping me pay for college. I have been attending school and working full time so I can afford community college. What…

Q: What should we do with funds that were previously allocated funds for a 529 plan? We live in New Jersey where there is no tax benefit for using a 529 plan. Is it worth investing the money we would have put towards a 529 plan in other areas, for…

In some ways, purchasing a college education is like buying an airline ticket.  Everyone on the plane arrives at the same destination, yet everyone pays a different price.  One student may pay $10,000 per year and another $60,000 for identical classes at the same school.   Price discounts can come in…

The current economic environment has caused most everyone to reconsider their personal finances with many people having to drastically change their spending and savings habits. Out of this economic malaise may come an opportunity to finally instill the right habits in your teens that can carry them into adulthood on…

All in all, 2015 was a great year.  Our Class of 2015 received $5,855,966 in gift aid! We can’t take all the credit.  We worked with many diligent and talented students and some families in the sweet spot for need-based aid.  We just helped them get the highest awards possible.…

What is a merit scholarship?  In essence, it’s a scholarship that is awarded based on one or a number of factors, such as academic achievement (often as indicated by GPA and test scores), leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and talents.  Merit scholarships are not based on athletics or financial need,…