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Fee Waiver for International Student?
Question: How do you ask for a fee waiver as an international student?
You don't say if you're asking about a college application …
Some College Costs (Mainly Textbooks)
Parents, you're probably cringing at the thought of tuition, room and board expense for your son or daughter. Well, as you might …
Is Real Job Better than Unpaid Internship?
Question: About a week ago, I went on a college tour where many colleges recommended employment as a way to boost admissions chan…
Mandatory Costs at Stony Brook
Question: I wish to go to SUNY Stony Brook University and I saw that they have a transportation fee. They have it aside from tuit…
Should We Send Early Refundable Deposit to Safety School?
Question:My son was accepted to a college that recommends sending in his school deposit early. This is his safety school so he ma…
What Happens to Student Whose Parents Can't Pay for College as Expected?
Question: I will be a freshman at USC in January 2012. I never applied for financial aid because my parents said not to. However,…
Should Single Mom Use Savings or Loans to Pay for Son's College?
Question: I am a single mom with a son who is going to a state school in the fall (approx $18-20,000/year). I have $43,000 saved.…
College Application Fee Waiver Criteria
Question: Every college seems to grant application fee waivers, but none of them define who is eligible for a fee waiver. What is…
Fee Waivers from NACAC and the College Board, Too?
Question: I am aware that the College Board and NACAC grant up to 4 college application fee waivers. Can I use BOTH, so that I ge…
Application Fee Waivers for Single Mom?
Question: I'm a single mother with low income & I am looking to return to college to finish my Associates Degree. I left college…