April 07, 2011 7:52:41 PM by
Howard Freedman
Financial aid officers and administrators are one of the most valuable and sometimes overlooked resources to help students and their families bridge the gap between college acceptance and how to pay for it. Learning what they need and how to effectively communicate with them is one of the most critical steps in ensuring that the cost of education is affordable. Here's how it's done!
April 02, 2011 10:33:08 AM by
Howard Freedman
Regardless of which forms you complete, simple mistakes or assumptions can prove costly especially when applying for financial aid. Here are some case studies and mistakes to avoid improving your financial aid rewards.
April 02, 2011 9:50:16 AM by
Howard Freedman
Working with hundreds of students and their families has enabled me to better understand their varied needs and how to satisfy them. Despite the differences in their academic and financial needs, I have found common characteristics and challenges that besiege families that have gone through the financial aid process. That is why it is so important to understand what they are and what to do.
April 02, 2011 8:32:29 AM by
Howard Freedman
One of the best financial rewards for attending college is the tax break the IRS provides for students attending qualified educational institutions.
Unfortunately many families may overlook these programs because important tax information is normally sent to the student and not the parent who claims them as a dependent on their tax return. This is a common oversight that can be avoided when you understand how these tax credits work