College Survival Advisor

Now that you’re heading off to college, it’s time to get organized. Whether you are living off-campus or living in a dorm or sorority, prepare for the experience by, first, communicating with potential roommates, your landlord, and/or your college’s student housing department. In doing so, it will help streamline your list of mandatory college necessities. Consider allocating the following items to make your college living transition, seamless. (Print and check-off items as you have them accounted for). Read more …

It’s exciting and overwhelming when a son or daughter goes off to college. Keep in mind, the importance of the college experience and the whole reason students go to college in the first place: To become independent and self-reliant adults as they work hard and study to earn a college degree. Read more …

Much like the college planning process, the financial aid process has many deadlines which must be adhered to for getting the most bang out of your student financial aid buck. The following financial aid time line applies to parents and students, alike. It will help put you on the right track.  Read more …

It may sound rather sappy, but the honest to goodness key factor that determines collegiate scholarship winners is a persistent, positive attitude. Students and parents must keep looking and applying for as many scholarships as possible. Small set-backs and rejection letters must be countered by all-out determination. Read more …

When it comes to planning how to fund a college education, there are many ways to go about it. Still, a timeline, with key goals for each stage of a student’s life, might help alleviate last minute college funding stress. If you haven’t managed to set any funds aside for college, remember that it’s never to late to begin. Every little bit helps no matter how late you start. However, be aware that you will probably need to rely more heavily on current income, loans, grants and scholarships to meet the bills. Parents and students, alike: Start planning, early and begin saving, now.  Read more …

If you are hoping to finance college with scholarships, loans, grants and additional financial aid options, you are in good company. Rest assured, there are college funding resources available. This section will give you some key tips for handling the college financial aid process.  Read more …