1. File a Federal FAFSA It’s the last chance to submit a FAFSA form for Federal aid this year – if you haven’t done so already! The federal deadline for the FAFSA falls on June 30 – so make sure you get yours in before then if you’d like to apply for Federal aid. The […]

1. Discuss Colleges Have a casual discussion with your student regarding what he or she is looking for in a college in terms of academics, social and campus lifestyle. 2. College Lists & Research Assist your student in creating a list of the above factors and begin researching institutions that fit the criteria. From there, […]

Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child WHY It’s never too early to start saving money for college. Here are a few reasons to start saving now: Rising College Costs Be prepared to handle rising college costs by saving early and consistently! Visit http://collegeplanning.hoangleservices.com/ to get an estimate of what college will cost by the time […]

A longer application season — now beginning on Oct. 1 — means FAFSA filing time has arrived for families who want to learn earlier about college financial aid for the 2017-18 academic year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, determines which students qualify for federal grants, student loans and work-study jobs, as well […]