By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As a independent educational consultant, I am constantly reading books about every aspect of the college admissions process. After all, my goal is to help families make the best decisions for their students by providing them with as much accurate information as possible, especially with regard to financial aid. Frank..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Many families bemoan the costs of standardized test prep courses and tutoring. After all, you can easily fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars to participate in a course or receive weekly private sessions. At the outset, this may seem like a lot of money; however, if your child is..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As of Wednesday July 17, 2013, the amount that students owed in federal loans rose above the $1 trillion mark. This number taken in seclusion is staggering and is certainly cause for concern among families looking to send their children to college. After all, who wants their loved ones to..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Common sense would seem to dictate that community colleges are the most economical choice for families looking to save money on Bachelor’s Degrees. After all, the average 2012-2013 tuition fees of $3,131 are generally lower than what students can borrow in federal Subsidized Direct Loans, which allot $3,500 for a..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Many families worry about the negative impact that savings have on receiving financial aid. After all, both the federal government and individual institutions assess your and your child’s savings at high rates through their respective applications, the FAFSA and the C.S.S. Profile. As a result, many people deplete, or hide,..
By Al Krulick, Guest Blog Congratulations high school graduate! Your childhood is essentially over and you’re moving on to meet the joys and challenges of the rest of your adult life. And if you’re one of the 2.1 million American high school grads who will be attending college this fall, your newfound independence will be..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. When it comes to financing a college education, many individuals and groups play a role. In the best-case scenario, a student wins a full ride to the school of his or her dreams and the job is done. In most cases, however, parents, grandparents, the state and federal governments, the..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As many high school students may not yet know, there are numerous options out there to find money for college. For the few who have saved or accrued assets over the years, they may decide that it makes sense to liquidate their holdings and pay out cash from their accounts...
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. This past year, Times Magazine and U.S. News and World Report ran articles exposing some of the unspoken costs of attending college (see: The 13 Hidden College Expenses and Financial Surprises for College Parents). While these list provide ample food for thought, they do miss a few other high price ticket items that..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. The birthplace of The Beatles, Newton, Shakespeare, and Beckham, the United Kingdom offers incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in a culture rich with musical, scientific, literary, and athletic talent. It is also home to some of the world’s best universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Durham, where students can pursue..