Student LIFE - The Edvisors Blog

This academic year has been one tough pill to swallow for high school seniors with one epic event after another, each with its own profound effects on the admissions process, together they create the perfect storm for admissions confusion and chaos.

It’s no secret the cost of higher education can be staggering. Many college students cannot even consider going to college without expecting to borrow money to cover college costs. However, some schools are trying to ease the pain of debt as an unwanted graduation gift by implementing no loan policies. These no loan schools eliminate loans from financial aid packages.

Financial fluency is the understanding and application of various financial concepts and the ability to use that knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with all of one's financial resources. Financial fluency helps create a sense stability during unsettled economic times and that would be helpful to most everyone.

Schools facing delays in receiving FAFSA information due to unexpected challenges in the 2024-2025 cycle. Issues with processing ISIRs causing concern, impacting financial aid offers for students. Backlog expected to be cleared by end of March, with offers to follow in April.

A new ruling from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Biden administration has made a huge change in how large credit card companies can charge late fees. Find out how this dramatic change could benefit your credit card debt payoff plan and what potential drawbacks may come from it as credit card companies look for ways to drum up new revenue.

Wealth killers is a term that represent habits or decisions that can significantly erode your financial health over time. Think of them as silent threats to your financial wellbeing.  Avoiding these pitfalls isn't just about preserving your current financial status; it's about ensuring the growth and longevity of your wealth for the future.

It seems as if anyone with a camera, internet connection and social media account can become an influencer. Finfluencers have emerged as a new resource to get information and advice on personal finance, investing and money management. With this type of reach and influence comes responsibility, especially as it pertains to people’s money and finances.  

Applying to college can be stressful. Most kids don’t even fully understand the game they are about play when they begin preparing for the college admissions cycle.  The college admissions game as changed and those who don’t fully understand the rules of this new game could stand to lose.

President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal focuses on key higher education policy matters, aiming to support students in reaching their educational aspirations and reducing financial obstacles. Despite its aim to trim the federal deficit, the proposal faces expected opposition. Notable impacts on students could result from approved plan components.

Applying to college is stressful. What can you say about yourself that will convince them to choose you? Well, there are 3 things your college essay MUST say to stand out and none of them are about you.