Extra Help: College Admissions

Helping parents get their teen to college

May 19, 2020 CHECK IN Financing Tips If your teen isn’t planning on deferring college this coming fall, he or she can still apply to these late-deadline scholarships. Many organizations have extended their typical spring deadlines to early summer due to the pandemic. As most colleges subsequently suspended in-person classes, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act was signed into law and mandates schools provide emergency financial aid grants for currently enrolled students. Learn more here about who is eligible. Happy Tuesday! The U.S. News Education newsletter team: Josh (@byJoshMoody), Melissa and Briana (@B_Boyington). For more on paying for college, follow U.S. News reporter Emma Kerr (@emmarkerr). MANAGING COLLEGE COSTS How Financial Aid Appeals Work Due to Coronavirus Colleges across the nation are experiencing an influx of financial aid appeals from students whose families have recently been laid off, furloughed or suffered a reduction in pay or hours. Experts say financial aid is more negotiable this year due to the coronavirus crisis. Read More What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs The financial burden of state colleges might seem easier to manage, but sticker prices can be deceiving. Read More What to Do When a Parent Is Denied a PLUS Loan Federal Parent PLUS loans help bridge the gap between college costs and available resources. When families are denied this type of loan, here are a few options worth pursuing. Read More