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50-50 Highlights: Colleges for Transfer Students 2018

02/28/202106/07/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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As the cost of attending state flagship universities passes $30,000, many families are considering the financial benefits of starting at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university. Combining living at home with paying only a third to half of the tuition of a 4 year public institution represents significant savings. However, those savings will exist only if students actual path in real life follows the plan–and that is far from being certain.

Most Expensive Public Universities for Out-of-State Students

02/26/202106/05/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

A pink piggy bank wearing a graduation cap is placed on top of scattered dollar bills, symbolizing the financial burden faced by students attending some of the most expensive out-of-state public universities.

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Most people understand that private colleges have a much higher price tag than public universities which is why many never consider private schools. This is a shame since there are some private colleges that offer great opportunities along with generous financial aid. What a lot of people don’t realize is that out-of-state public institutions generally have the worst characteristics of both public and private colleges. They have the high price of private colleges with the limited financial aid of public universities.

50-50 Highlights: NCAA D3 Colleges

02/26/202105/31/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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When high school athletes and their families start looking at colleges, it often comes as a surprise to many that the largest NCAA division, D3, doesn’t offer athletic scholarships. Students may receive academic scholarships and financial aid but no scholarship for participating in collegiate athletics.

50-50 Highlights: Test Optional Colleges

02/26/202105/17/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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Students everywhere who struggle with standardized tests appreciate the increasing number of test optional colleges. However, it’s important to understand that there isn’t any one definition of “test optional.” Furthermore, just because a college states that it’s test optional for admissions doesn’t mean that tests aren’t required for scholarships or course placement. So be sure to check out the colleges for their specific requirements.

Reason 3 of 3 Reasons Why Your Kid’s Good Grades Won’t Pay for College

03/01/202105/14/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

ShareTweetFlipEmailPin22 SharesWhy you shouldn’t expect scholarships from the most competitive colleges.

50-50 Highlights: Don’t Overlook These 105 Liberal Arts Colleges

02/26/202105/10/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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Students on lawn considering Liberal Arts Colleges US News Best College Rankings consists of two national lists: National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges. Most people recognize the schools at the top of the National Universities list. Those at the top of the National Liberal Arts lists? Not so much. The reason is because by definition, Liberal Arts Colleges (LAC) are smaller, have a limited number of majors, and few, if any graduate students. And this makes them some of the most effective college teaching experiences around.

What You Need to Know About ROTC Scholarships

05/08/201805/08/2018 by Kuni Beasley

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(The following is a guest post by Dr. Kuni Beasley. ROTC scholarships offer more money than most National Merit Scholarships and can be used at more institutions.)

Most people do not know about ROTC scholarships. Indeed, most high school counselors and most professional consultants know little about them… if at all. The Army, Navy (includes Marines), and Air Force provide ROTC scholarships to students to attend civilian colleges and become commissioned officers. Over 1100 colleges have ROTC, from Harvard to Berkeley to the Northern Marianas College to the University of Alaska – Fairbanks.

50-50 Highlights: Most Expensive Colleges

02/28/202105/03/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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The point of the 50-50 schools list is to identify colleges and universities that most students can get into while meeting a minimum standard for college graduation. However, just because a school is academically accessible doesn’t mean that students can afford to attend. Some of the most expensive colleges make the list. Like colleges and universities in general, colleges on the 50-50 list vary dramatically in their financial aid generosity.

The Must Read Chart for all Parents Thinking about Paying for College

05/31/202305/01/2018 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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For the past few years, Troy Onink has had a Guide To FAFSA, CSS Profile, College Financial Aid And Expected Family Contribution at Forbes Magazine. It’s a great article that explains critical elements of the college financial aid process. I think the most valuable part of the guide is the Federal EFC Quick Reference Table. (Click here for an updated version of the EFC Chart with assets.)