"Tis the Financial Aid Season"

Here's a link to a good article about trying to get the most you can in financial aid if you've got a student heading off for college. Some colleges are willing and able to work with you and your student. Especially if you've got a competing offer. I remember a good friend was able to do this with her step daughter. Of course it helped that her step daughter had a perfect SAT score. I know, crazy, right?

Maneuvering for extra financial aid is something you want to do carefully, though. To read more about it, click here.