Nelie McNeal, Founder and Managing Partner Just when you felt like you were getting well-versed in the terminology of the college search and application process, it’s time to start thinking about financial aid! This piece covers a narrow and specific part of the complex landscape: Need-based financial aid.  First, some [...]

Barbara Sams, Managing Partner The cost of college is often one of the biggest financial decisions a family faces. According to the College Board, the average published cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, and board) at a private nonprofit university in 2024–2025 is over $60,000 per year, while public universities [...]