Parents — Blog

One of your main parental roles in the college search is figuring out the numbers. Here are the most important figures to know before your student applies.

Parents naturally want to help their students through the college admission process, but there are times to step in and times to step back. Here's when to help!

Deciding the amount to request on a college loan application can be hard. Here are three important things for parents and students to consider before applying.

Finances change; it happens. Instead of panicking because your student attends an expensive college, follow this advice to possibly receive more financial aid.

Parents want what's best for their students, of course. But here's what you should and shouldn't do to help them during the college admission process.

Sometimes parents have to leave the workforce when they have kids. Looking to get back to work? Here's some advice if your plans involve college.

Some parents are wary about sharing financial information with their students when filing the FAFSA. Here's how to avoid it and the bright side if you don't.

So you've decided to hire a college consultant to help your student in the college search. Here are six tips to help you find the right one for your student's needs.

Just because students have to write their college essays themselves doesn't mean parents can't help them think about it. Here are some tips to get them started!

Before panicking about your assets as the stock market fluctuates, read this advice to assess your other options for covering your student's college costs.