With the world becoming more of a global economy, employers are looking to hire employees that have intercultural experience. Globalization demands employees navigate the waters of cultural sensitivity, communication and understanding. That said, the benefits...
If you have received a notice from your college financial aid office that you have been “selected” for verification, you may feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you thought the financial aid process was over. After all, you filled out your taxes early and...
With the rising cost of college tuition and mounting student debt, attitudes are shifting on whether a college degree is truly the “ticket to the middle class.” A survey published in the Pew Research found that only 38% believe that a college education...
There are several, but one example is your IRA (Individual Retirement Account). You can actually use your yearly contribution to your IRA to help with lowering your EFC (expected family contribution) and shelter money from the prying eyes of the college FAO (financial...
Perhaps you’ve heard the horror stories of college graduates with loads of debt by graduation day. Are these stories true? In some cases, yes. A recent survey of 750 colleges by Fidelity Investments found that “70% of the class of 2013 is graduating...
The big day finally arrives and you find yourself holding the financial aid award letter from your college of choice. This is the one that you’ve been waiting for! As you scan the myriad of numbers on the page, your eyes settle on the bottom figure that reads,...
Google the phrase, “Stafford loans,” and you’ll receive hundreds of hits about rate increases on student loans taking place. However, the information is confusing and searching the Internet doesn’t help any. CNN posted that rates on “nonsubsidized...
So, you’ve finally received your financial aid award letter. Congratulations! As you read through the letter, you may see a myriad of terms and abbreviations that can challenge even the best financial planner. Award letters are as unique as the...
So, the moment has arrived. A financial aid award letter has arrived in your mailbox! Ripping it open, perhaps you find columns of numbers or financial aid jargon that only makes your head spin. Grants, loans, scholarships, work-study… How do you make sense...
Let’s face it, government forms can be intimidating, confusing and leave the uninitiated a little overwhelmed. However, the FAFSA form is relatively simple to fill out. If you’ve filed your taxes before, many of the questions will be familiar to you. ...
