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Don’t Fight the College Bill Inferno With a Squirt Gun

Families would likely benefit more from trying to attract a financial aid package from their school rather than spending time trying to win small scholarships.

Don’t Fight the College Bill Inferno With a Squirt Gun (in Montclair Patch)

Families would likely benefit more from trying to attract a financial aid package from their school rather than spending time trying to win small scholarships.

Current Trends In 529 Plans And FAFSA Eligibility

Americans have endured hard economic times in recent years, but this hasn't stopped millions of parents from pouring money into college savings plans.

Current Trends In 529 Plans And FAFSA Eligibility (in Montclair Patch)

Americans have endured hard economic times in recent years, but this hasn't stopped millions of parents from pouring money into college savings plans.

Finding Money for College in May’s Madness

Between May and August, it might seem like most scholarships have dried up, but it's never too late to search.

Finding Money for College in May’s Madness (in Montclair Patch)

Between May and August, it might seem like most scholarships have dried up, but it's never too late to search.

Education

Do I Earn Too Much to Qualify for College Financial Aid?

The next scheduled Cash for College event is Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by the Montclair Women’s Club.

Do I Earn Too Much to Qualify for College Financial Aid? (in Montclair Patch)

The next scheduled Cash for College event is Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by the Montclair Women’s Club.

Family

What is the CSS Profile?

Those looking to find financial aid probably know about FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Less well known is the CSS Profile – the College Scholarship Service Profile.

What is the CSS Profile? (in Montclair Patch)

Those looking to find financial aid probably know about FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Less well known is the CSS Profile – the College Scholarship Service Profile.

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