College Connection

What college and financial air questions would you like answers to?

It's almost time to start thinking Spring Break.

If your family's financial situation changes after filling in the FAFSA, you should contact your school's financial aid office to inquire into having this taken into account when they determine your financial aid package.

Have a very happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Do you feel there are benefits to joining a fraternity or sorority?

Have you entered the Disney Magical Celebrations Sweepstakes yet? http://family.go.com/community/disney-celebrations-sweeps/?int_CMP=ILC-CelebrationSweeps_160x153

Don't let time run out before you enter the Chocolate Challenge Contest. http://family.go.com/chocolate-recipe-contest/

For those of you looking for a way to keep the cost of college down, here is information on AmeriCorps. http://family.go.com/parenting/article-sk-19006-are-there-other-ways-to-keep-the-cost-of-college----down--t/

Are you heading out to a college interview soon? Be prepared for the interview with some questions you'd like to ask them. Asking good questions shows your interest in the institution and says to them that you've been thinking about what it would be like to go to school there.

Since it's that tax time of year, don't forget to look at the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credit as you fill your forms out. http://family.go.com/parenting/article-sk-19007-tax-credits--deductions--and-deferrals-t/