Special thanks to Mr. Don Shade, Regional Director for PHEAA, who came to speak with our parents and students last night for Financial Aid Night. If you missed it, please stop down to see us; we have LOTS of literature and resources to share!
Perhaps his biggest message was this: You pick a "safety school" for acceptance, so pick a financial "safety school" as well! Apply to at least one school that you can reasonably afford (like a state school or a commonwealth campus). That way, if you don't get as much money for your more-expensive schools, you have a fall back plan.
He also stressed the pitfalls of securing privately-funded loans to cover educational costs. If you consider this option anyway, please see us for useful resources about how to make the best decision on a private lender.
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