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    Alison Merzel
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Who is eligible for financial aid anyways?

    When many families hear the term "financial aid," they automatically assume loans, grants, or need-based financial support. In reality,...
    Alison Merzel
    • Dec 30, 2020
    • 2 min

    Upcoming changes to the FAFSA - What you need to know

    When Congress passed the most recent COVID-19 relief legislation, it included the FAFSA Simplification Act. While the 167 pages do...
    FAFSA vs. CSS Profile - what is the difference?
    Alison Merzel
    • Sep 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    FAFSA vs. CSS Profile - what is the difference?

    You have likely heard of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the paperwork you file starting October 1 each...
    Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 3
    Alison Merzel
    • Mar 30, 2020
    • 2 min

    Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 3

    Last week I gave you some suggestions for researching colleges for academic and social fit. Building an appropriate college list requires...
    Show me the money!
    Alison Merzel
    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Show me the money!

    If the cost of your child's college education is going to play a significant role in where they will be able to enroll, it is never too...
    Test optional admissions - an inside perspective
    Alison Merzel
    • Oct 17, 2019
    • 3 min

    Test optional admissions - an inside perspective

    As a former Director of MBA Admissions, I have reviewed thousands of applications. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) was...
    The sticker price isn't what you will pay
    Alison Merzel
    • Oct 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    The sticker price isn't what you will pay

    When you shop for a car, you typically don't walk blindly into a car dealership, tell the salesperson which car you want, and walk out...

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