Clear guidance on FAFSA, the CSS Profile, merit scholarships, net price and financial aid offers, so your family can understand what each college may actually cost and make informed decisions.
A longer scholarship list does not automatically create a better chance of winning money. Start with the opportunities that actually fit the student.
A scholarship and a need-based grant can both reduce the price of college, but they are not awarded for the same reasons. Understanding the difference can change how you build the college list.
A college with a higher sticker price can sometimes cost your family less than one with a lower published price. You do not know until you run the numbers.
FAFSA and CSS Profile are not competing forms. Some families need one. Some need both. The key is knowing what each college requires.
