
Financial Aid

By:
Jessica Dickenson —
April 25, 2023
Tags: Academic Fit, Application, College Transfer, Expectation Management, Financial Aid, Future Planning, Goal Setting, Student Handbook, Transfer Credits, Transfer Policy, Transfer Process
While transferring colleges can be a big transition, it doesn't have to be a stressful process. If you follow these simple steps, not only will you find the college of your dreams, but earn a degree that works for you!

By:
Jessica Dickenson —
March 22, 2023
While your answers about college aren’t as straightforward as the average high school graduates, that does not mean that college is not an option for you.

By:
Lynne Blumberg —
February 22, 2023
Tags: Aid Package, College Funding, Financial Aid, Money Matters, Scholarships, State Government, Work Study Jobs
This article lists the types of student aid provided for readers to consider, along with supplemental information from student aid websites.

By:
Jessica Dickenson —
February 22, 2023
Tags: College Funding, Denied Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, FASFA, Financial Literacy, Financial Wellness, Good Standing, Loan Options, Money Matters, Student Loans
Being denied loans may seem like a nightmare, but there are ways that you can prevent it and some steps that you can take if your application is rejected.

By:
Paul Merimee —
November 21, 2022
Managing finances in college can be challenging. This article is here to ease that stress and give you a few helpful tips to maximize your savings in college.

By:
Jessica Dickenson —
October 26, 2022
College is the first time in many students' lives that they are independent of their parents. Becoming an independent student is not for everyone, but educating yourself on the differences and the qualifications could benefit you as you begin your educational journey!

By:
SAGE Scholars —
September 19, 2022
Tags: Applying, Best Fit, College Admissions, FastTrak, General Info, High School Students, Its Never too Early, Money Matters
What if colleges applied to you? Seems counterintuitive, right? It’s not. Here’s why.

By:
James Johnston, Ed.D. —
June 20, 2022
A reasonable person would assume that the cost of an undergraduate education would be easy to calculate. Unfortunately, calculating the "True Cost" is complicated.

By:
SAGE Scholars —
June 1, 2022
With the start of a new school year, SAGE Scholars is committed to helping families prepare for higher education. We have put together helpful guidelines and tips on filing your FAFSA form and completing your CSS Profile.

By:
SAGE Scholars —
May 1, 2022
Colleges have a “list price” of tuition. Don’t let this scare you away from considering a private college education. Not only is the “list price” unlikely to be the price that you actually pay. In fact, a private college may cost less than a state school.