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How To Prioritize Saving For College

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 20, 2012.

Guest post by Andrea Travillian As parents we want the best for our kids. We want to give them what we did not have growing up, set them up for success and basically give them the world. ...

Merit Scholarships for International Students

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 27, 2012.

Article originally published as a guest blog for Strictly English USA. International students face additional financial challenges when applying to American universities. Before the...

College Visit: Houston Baptist University

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 9, 2012.

Overview: Before you say you aren’t interested in Houston Baptist University, let me tell you I’ve had many students attend HBU for less than it would have cost them to attend a state university. ...

How To Stretch Your College Dollars

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 5, 2012.

Money is always tight in college. Tuition is high, but you still need to pay for food, housing, and you want to have something left over. Here are 10 money saving tips for university students. 1....

Dream School + Debt = Nightmare

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Should students go to the best school they were accepted to, even if they will graduate with more debt? What is the “best college”? I emphasize “fit” when counseling students and families...

Common Financial Aid Errors

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 14, 2012.

“What are the most common mistakes students make on the financial aid application?“ I think we can all agree; higher education is expensive. The cost of a four year degree is as much...

Top 5 Tips For Maximizing Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 6, 2012.

1. Apply To The Right Schools Private colleges and universities are more expensive, but they award more scholarships than in-state universities. I know many students who are attending private schools...

Act Now To Maximize Your Financial Aid

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 18, 2011.

Let me begin by making an important distinction. Financial aid is based on NEED; it does not include talent based awards or scholarships. Also, the most common form of financial aid is student...

Avoid Common Financial Aid Mistakes

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 26, 2011.

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Can I Honestly Afford This College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 17, 2011.

Everywhere I turn I hear parents of graduating seniors asking for tips on how to save money on college costs. Of course, price is an important factor in making the decision of which college to...

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