Why is my EFC going up?

November 30, 2018

Talk about a double whammy! Despite the rising cost of college, families are at the same time seeing an increase in their EFC (expected family contribution), which is what they are expected to contribute before any financial aid kicks in. In other words, a family with the exact same income and assets today as one…

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Insider tips for the week of Nov. 26, 2018

November 24, 2018

5 tips to pay less for college – A great read worth a couple minutes from Jeanmarie Keller. I especially like #4 – build your list of colleges based on your situation and the college’s financial aid policies. Just because you need financial aid doesn’t mean the college has to give it to you.  …

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Insider tips for grandparents

November 12, 2018

CIT’s Chris Wills was a featured guest on the Accredited Investors Wealth Management WiseLife Speaker Series. Chis Wills joined Accredited’s Jeremy Heckman and discussed all aspects of the education planning journey, examining not only the current details of college planning – including myths about financial aid and insights into cost reduction tactics – but also…

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November 12, 2018

CIT’s Jay Benanav was a featured guest on the Divorce Registry podcast hosted by Jonathan Fogel. Click here to listen to Jay’s segment.

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Insider tips for the week of Oct. 22, 2018

October 19, 2018

5 things parents need to know about prepping for the SAT or ACT – Grown and Flown has a helpful article covering both what you should know about standardized tests and how to find the best test prep for your child.   Don’t miss – Deadlines for merit aid may be earlier! – Many families…

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Seminar PowerPoint

September 29, 2018

Click the link below to download the College Inside Track education seminar PowerPoint. CIT Seminar Power Point  

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