College Planning Archives - Ecliptic Financial Advisors

11 Jul

Is College Debt The Way To Go?

July 11, 2021
Posted by David K

Most colleges include student loans in their award packages. Some include what are called Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loans. This is a loan parents can take out to cover the cost of...

03 Mar

College Financial Aid, College Planning

What Counts as an Asset for College Financial Aid

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K
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When filling out financial aid forms, you can expect to be called upon to present an accounting of your assets. But what counts as an asset on college financial aid forms? And do assets...

02 Oct

College Planning

How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K

Students may have no test scores, altered grades and compromised extracurricular activities. So how will colleges dole out the discounts? Untold numbers of high school seniors have had trouble finding convenient places to take standardized...

01 Oct

College Planning

The Ins and Outs of College Test Prep

May 16, 2021
Posted by David K

In our partnership with Method Test Prep, we are happy to help parents and students navigate the challenges of standardized testing. Read on, and check back regularly for updates: When to Start Preparing for the...

07 Feb

College Planning, Financial Aid

Paying for College: What You Need to Know About Making College More Affordable

July 4, 2021
Posted by Ecliptic Financial Advisors

One of the biggest challenges for a parent is figuring out how to afford college. Why is college so expensive? In today’s market, a good college may cost $50,000 a year or more! If...

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