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When the Semester Costs More Than Expected
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When the Semester Costs More Than Expected

FOR PARENTS 5 steps to help your family respond to a mid-semester money gap. 1. Review spending 2. Define the gap 3. Ask about support 4. Reduce costs 5. Review…
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Posted by Regan October 14, 2026
Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall
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Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall

Summer has a way of moving fast. One minute it’s sunscreen and long weekends, and suddenly school emails, tuition bills, class schedules, and deadlines start popping up again. This is…
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Posted by Regan July 14, 2026
Money Monday: Your Cost of Attendance Reality Check
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Money Monday: Your Cost of Attendance Reality Check

If your tuition bill recently arrived, you may have noticed another number listed somewhere in your financial aid details: Cost of Attendance, often called COA. At first, COA can be…
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Posted by Regan July 13, 2026
Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits
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Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits

Once May arrives, a lot of students mentally move on from scholarships. Between finals, graduations, vacations, jobs, and summer plans, it’s easy to assume scholarship season is basically finished. But…
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Posted by Regan May 19, 2026

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