Alison Merzel
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,...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...