Part 3: Who is Paying for College? In our How to Create a College Readiness Plan newsletter series, we focus on helping families prepare early for colleg academically and financially. One major question we hear often is: Who is paying for college? According to Sallie Mae , 89% of families contribute to their child’s college tuition , which often leads to: Financial strain on the household Unexpected costs like books and personal expenses Families taking on additional loans T

How to Create a College Readiness Plan? Part 2: Invest in College Readiness Last week, we kicked off our newsletter series, How to Create a College Readiness Plan? A college readiness plan is an intentional roadmap that prepares teens for: College admissions Career exploration Understanding how college will be paid for In our previous newsletter, we shared that nearly 70% of college students change their major at least once , according to the National Center for Education St

How to Create a College Readiness Plan? Part 1: Invest in Career Prep Last year, PreCollege Solutions proudly served as the  morning keynote  for the National Society of Black Engineers–DFW  INSPIRE Youth Summit . During our session, we shared  three key areas every family should focus on to build a strong college readiness plan. A college readiness plan is an  intentional roadmap  that prepares students for: College admissions Career exploration Understanding who is paying f

The answer was no surprise: “How much will college really cost?” According to U.S. News , the average in-state tuition at a public university is $11,371 per year . But tuition is only part of the picture. When you add housing, meal plans, campus fees, transportation, and daily living expenses, the true cost of college can climb to nearly $25,000 per year . At PreCollege Solutions, financial literacy is one of our core pillars. We help families understand the real price of col

In real time, we are watching the landscape of education shift dramatically. This week, two major headlines have dominated national news and social media, each signaling significant changes to our country’s educational structure. Dismantling of the Department of Education Declassification of Professional Degrees At PreCollege Solutions, we are committed to staying informed about the issues that impact college accessibility and affordability. Based on the most recent developm

Every year, millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed, not because students aren’t eligible, but because they’re not prepared. Here are the top three reasons high school seniors miss out on scholarships and how  PreCollege Solutions  can help them change that.  1. No Plan Four out of five college-bound students plan to use scholarships to pay for college, yet only 65% apply for more than 20 scholarships. Why? They don’t have a plan of action. Many students don’t know where

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