What college costs depends on many factors.
Category: College Fit
Early College Programs
Early College Programs
Learn About FAFSA
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA opens each year October 1. What does that mean for high school seniors and their parents? Read on to learn about FAFSA, why it matters, and where to get help completing the FAFSA. What Is the FAFSA? FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student… Continue reading Learn About FAFSA
Space Force Training at the Air Force Academy
The Space Force became the newest branch of the US military in 2019, and the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) commissions about 100 cadets as Space Force officers each year. This is around 10% of each graduating class. To prepare cadets for future Space Force roles, the Air Force Academy has added more Space Force… Continue reading Space Force Training at the Air Force Academy
Tips for Finding College Fit
Use these tips to start building your college list
Researching College Majors
How to Research College Majors
Understanding College Costs
Many families have misconceptions about college pricing and financial aid. They might be the result of lack of experience or dated information. They could also stem from viewing results in a friend’s situation as a universal truth, rather than the result of a combination of specific factors. In any event, what you don’t know about… Continue reading Understanding College Costs
What Are Selective Colleges?
What is college selectivity?
Narrowing the Search
When a student starts contemplating what colleges might be a good fit, it can feel overwhelming. How do you trim a list of thousands of colleges down to something manageable to do research on? I've heard of students who picked colleges by choosing which school colors or mascot they liked best. That might narrow the… Continue reading Narrowing the Search
Engagement > Rankings
How much do college rankings matter?