College Money Tips Blog
Congratulations! You’re embarking on an incredible journey: Your kiddo’s college search.
You’ve got questions about scholarships, how to find the perfect fit and more. Let’s tackle the college search with a “make-it-simple” approach, fully backed by expert advice and years of admission experience.
Learn more from the College Money Tips blog — it’s going to be life-changing! (And fun!)
Melissa Brock
Writer and Expert
My name is Melissa and I’m a longtime admission professional, personal finance writer, editor and parent of two (very!) busy kiddos.
I hatched my site because I’ve heard so many head-scratching questions from parents.
I’ve journeyed in the footsteps of hundreds of families, trekked to dozens of college fairs and even weighed the (billions?) of college savings options for my own two kiddos.
Welcome!
The Most Comprehensive Junior Year of High School Checklist Ever
Junior year is here! Yiiiiiiiikes! Whether you want to bury your head like an ostrich or tackle it like a linebacker, the reality is here: Two years till college starts. As a parent, the crazy busy-ness of high school may have gotten even busier because now the time...
5 Painless Ways to Save for Higher Education
I welcomed a guest post from Lisa Bigelow, an award-winning content creator and mom who learned way too late how to save for college. Check out her helpful tips below! It seems like yesterday your little bundle was born. Then came first steps, school, a driver’s...
First Child Going to College? How to Handle the College Search
This post may contain affiliate links. I met with hundreds of college-bound students and their families as an admission counselor. One thing I always noticed about second-timers: Easier conversations. Usually. When parents had a second child going off to...
What to Look for in a College: The Heart/Gut Test
The former president of my alma mater and the college I worked for always told a story about his daughter’s overnight visit at his alma mater, the Air Force Academy. He dropped her off, glowing because he knew she knew what to look for in a college. The daughter he...
Your Quick Guide on How to Look for Colleges in October
This post may contain affiliate links. How do you help your child find the right college fit in October? The college search is a process. It’s not like your child can usually apply, visit, get accepted and plunk down a deposit all in the same month. (If...