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Parent PLUS Loan Changes: What Families Need to Know Before July 1

If your family is planning to rely on Parent PLUS loans to help pay for college, this summer is an important time to review your options. Several federal changes take…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

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Help Your Student Stay Organized and Stress Less This Summer

Summer should be a time to recharge, but it's also when important college planning tasks can quietly fall off the radar. Families with a rising high school senior will find…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

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Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer can feel like a strange in-between season for families. The pressure of the school year finally slows down, but important college and financial planning tasks don’t completely stop. Whether…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

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After the Decision: Your Student’s College Next-Step Checklist

May 1 is widely recognized as National College Decision Day, when many students officially choose where they’ll attend college. It’s an exciting milestone worth celebrating. But once the confetti settles,…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

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How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer (and What to Say)

You may have reviewed your financial aid offer, compared the net cost, and taken a closer look at what your family would actually need to pay and felt like something…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

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How to Read a Financial Aid Offer: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes

Receiving a financial aid offer can feel like a huge relief until you sit down to actually read it. Between different formats, unfamiliar terms, and numbers that don’t always tell…

Regan Blume April 10, 2026

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Helping Your Student Ask for a Strong Recommendation Letter

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most meaningful parts of a student’s application. While grades and test scores reflect academic performance, recommendation letters offer something different, a more…

Regan Blume March 24, 2026

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February Game Plan: A Simple Scholarship System for Busy Families

February is when the semester gets real: midterms, busy schedules, and deadlines that sneak up fast. For families juggling school, scholarships, and college costs, this is the perfect moment to…

Regan Blume February 25, 2026

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The January Reset: A Parent’s Guide to a Strong Spring Semester

A new semester is more than a schedule change, it’s an opportunity to reset. January is the perfect time to help your student strengthen habits, set realistic expectations, and start…

Regan Blume January 22, 2026

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Financial Fit vs. Dream School: How to Find the Right Balance

Choosing where your student will spend the next two or four years is an exciting milestone. As the new year begins, it often brings a clearer (and more urgent) view…

Regan Blume December 22, 2025