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How to Resolve Conflict With Your Student in the College Search

The college admission process can be contentious between parents and students. Here's how to find a balance and resolve any conflict with your teen.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

Get Past Sticker Price Shock and Bring Down Your College Costs

A high sticker price often makes students second-guess if they can afford their dream school. Get past your shock by learning how to bring down your costs.

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College Counselor and Tutor, Moon Prep

Everything Parents Need to Know Before Opening a 529 College Savings Plan

529 plans are a common way for parents to save for a child’s higher education, but what exactly are they and how do you set them up? Here's what to know.

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Freelance Writer

How You Could Go to College for Free on a Big Company's Dime

College is expensive, there's no doubt. But with some smart planning and research, you could work for an employer that'll pay for it for you. Here’s how!

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Educational Consultant

Hidden College Costs: What You Have to Pay and How to Cut Down

Sometimes extra college expenses sneak up on you. Don't get caught off guard with this list of common hidden fees and costs, plus ways to combat them.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

How Can My Student Find a College With a Good ROI?

Obviously, you want your student to go to a college that’s worth the cost. But how do you determine a school's return on investment? Here's some expert advice.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

Important Steps to Learn Smart Money Borrowing Practices

Sometimes parents have to borrow money on behalf of their student to afford college. Before you sign any papers, learn these important borrowing practices.

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Freelance Writer

3 Important Questions to Ask About Aid Award Letters

Financial aid award letters are a relief to receive and confusing to understand. Here are three important questions you should ask before accepting your aid.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

What Questions Should I Ask About Scholarship Offers?

You got offered a scholarship? Great! Before you accept it, there are a few questions you should be asking yourself and the scholarship committee about it.

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6 Quick and Easy Ways to Find More Scholarships

With a little smart thinking, you can get more scholarships to pay for college than you think! Here are six simple ways to find more awards you're eligible for.

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College Counselor and Tutor, Moon Prep

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