Insider tips for the week of July 24, 2017

July 23, 2017

The #1 college shock, according to other families – What’s the biggest financial surprise awaiting families of college-bound students? Check out the answer from a Money Magazine/Barnes & Noble college survey.         6 questions you need to ask on your college tours – With many families using summer break to visit colleges,…

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Federal student loan rates go up for 2017-18

June 1, 2017

For families that take out federal student loans, college just got a bit more expensive. Starting July 1, 2017, federal loan interest rates are going up for loans taken out to pay for the 2017-18 academic year:   Undergrads will pay a rate of 4.45%, up from the current 3.76% Graduate students will pay a rate…

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MSCA 2017 slide show

May 4, 2017

Click the following link to access the slide show from the 2017 Minnesota School Counselors Association Conference: CIT MSCA 2017 power point

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College Inside Track seminar handouts

March 23, 2017

Click on each of the following links below to download the College Inside Track seminar handouts: The 5 Myths of College Costs 3 ways families can lose financial aid Beware of bait-and-switch pricing Generous Colleges Schafer Star Tribune   View upcoming seminars and get the link to register by clicking the event and choosing “more…

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Holiday gift cards for college

December 22, 2015

You can give gift cards for Amazon, iTunes, and your favorite restaurant, so why not college? Check out this creative idea featured in the Chicago Tribune that you may want to share with your relatives!

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