Posts by Chris Wills
New FAFSA rules help grandparents contribute
With future FAFSA forms now using tax returns from two years prior (known as “prior prior” in the college world), that adds another year that family members can help pay for college without it negatively affecting financial aid eligibility. First, some quick background: The three main factors used to calculate financial aid eligibility are Non-retirement…
Read MoreConsider these 3 things before making your college decision
CIT was featured in the Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com with 3 important things students should consider before making their college decision.
Read MoreJay on the College Checklist Podcast
In this episode of The College Checklist Podcast, Jay Benanav discusses the financial aid appeal process. Appealing financial aid something that not many families know they can do. However, it can be as simple as writing a financial aid appeal letter and asking for what you need to make that school financial feasible for your family. Of…
Read MoreReading, writing and reducing college debt: Expert helps students manage costs
CIT’s work helping families reduce college debt was featured in the Elk River Star News.
Read MoreHow incoming college students can negotiate tuition costs
CIT was featured on Fox 9 TV regarding its work helping families negotiate the cost of college.
Read MoreMN company helps students negotiate college tuition
CIT was featured on KARE 11 TV about its work helping families save money on college.
Read MoreMyth Busters
CIT was featured in Saint Paul Magazine.
Read MoreFinancing College the Smart Way
CIT was featured in the March 2016 edition of Maple Grove Magazine.
Read MoreBeware of bait-and-switch pricing
This helpful article from US News and World Report points out the financial aid award you receive only applies to the first year and some colleges reduce aid in subsequent years (or students don’t meet the criteria to continue to qualify). Either way, if combined with tuition increases, your family could be paying a lot…
Read MoreCutting tuition down to size
College Inside Track was featured in the Highland Villager. Click here for a PDF of the article or read below. Cutting tuition down to size Business gives families the inside track when it comes to financing a college education By Frank Jossi Bill Shaffer and Nan Waisanen decided a couple of years ago that they…
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