Did you know that having a grandparent living in Florida could help your student qualify for in-state tuition at top Florida public universities like UF and FSU? In this post, The College Sage breaks down the “grandparent waiver,” the test scores required to qualify, and why acting early can lead to major tuition savings.

Rising college costs continue to outpace expectations, making financial aid more crucial than ever—The College Sage helps families navigate these challenges with expert planning to maximize aid and manage expenses wisely.

It’s not often that you come across free money, but as students begin to build their college lists for the 2019-2020 application cycle, The College Sage is highlighting seventeen colleges that have no application fee!

About this time of year, when many College Sage students are celebrating their college acceptances, the discussion returns to college affordability. College is a significant investment for every family, no matter the wealth level. Below are a few discussion points to help families through the decision phase of where to pay that May 1 deposit.

Being involved in the education space as the College Sage, I enjoy meeting individuals trying to make a difference in the SC education sphere. I myself, along with two other colleagues Sue Woods and Cindy Smithy, dedicate hours every week trying to help children in the lowest income families within the Charleston community make their way to college.  And while we help them keep on track through high school and apply as strong as they can, our celebration of the acceptances is quickly met with a rush of financial anxiety. Now they are in – but how in the world do we find enough money for them to attend?

With total Cost of Attendance at some private universities now breaking through the $70,000 level, parents are often understandably exasperated by the prospects of paying for college. This blog post explores options if your child is hoping for an out-of-state college experience.