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Jun 9
2 min

July 1st is almost here: Apply for your WNY College Scholarship

The last day to apply is approaching There are a few weeks left to put your name forward to receive your college scholarship for WNY...

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atboron6

Jun 7
3 min

What is the Excelsior Scholarship?

Here on the blog, we try to offer you insight and information into the complicated college planning process. It's always best to reach...

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3 Reasons to Talk to a Certified College Planning Expert

SYKTC Admin

May 27
2 min

3 Reasons to Talk to a Certified College Planning Expert

You may wonder what the heck a college planner even is, or how someone gets certified in it. It’s pretty self explanatory, as a college plan

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The Financial Implications of the New FAFSA

atboron6

May 7
4 min

The Financial Implications of the New FAFSA

Our 4th installment covering the new FAFSA changes. See how these financial changes affect WNY college students and families.

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College Planning Case Study - Yale Awards $47K Scholarship Gift to Local Student

atboron6

Apr 23
2 min

College Planning Case Study - Yale Awards $47K Scholarship Gift to Local Student

As certified College Planning experts here in Buffalo NY, we work with students and families to help educate and seek action from...

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atboron6

Apr 9
3 min

Pell Grants Get Better

The most sweeping changes to the Pell Grants are those centered around implementing social change by narrowing the divide through education.

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atboron6

Mar 26
3 min

The New, Shorter FAFSA

Taking the step forward to college is difficult, not just for students, but for parents too. Send Your Kids to College can Help.

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Case Study - Appeal Awards Extra $2k Per Semester for Niagara University Student

SYKTC Admin

Mar 11
2 min

Case Study - Appeal Awards Extra $2k Per Semester for Niagara University Student

This is a great example of how having a college financial planner here in your back yard of Western New York can help you get where you real

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atboron6

Feb 24
4 min

4 Big Changes to the FAFSA

The upcoming changes to the FAFSA are vast. This will be the first installment of what the upcoming changes will be to the FAFSA.

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3 Questions Every College Student Should Know the Answer To

atboron6

Feb 5
3 min

3 Questions Every College Student Should Know the Answer To

Understanding college as an investment is crucial to knowing how to move forward through college and after graduation.

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Understanding The New College Admissions Criteria of 2021

atboron6

Jan 13
4 min

Understanding The New College Admissions Criteria of 2021

Colleges want to gather a complete image of who the student is that is applying, not simply their SAT/ACT scores.

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Don't Start College Behind | Work With a Certified College Planning Specialist

atboron6

Dec 28, 2020
2 min

Don't Start College Behind | Work With a Certified College Planning Specialist

According to a study by Sallie Mae, 31% of college bills are paid by scholarships and grants. College can be an expensive endeavor, and the

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atboron6

Dec 4, 2020
3 min

FAFSA | Explained and Filed For you

For a $79 donation, our pros will complete your FAFSA, NY State Tap application, and the Excelsior Scholarship application.

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atboron6

Nov 16, 2020
2 min

A Little Extra Goes Far

Part of our Complete Prep Program is getting to know your student and what is driving them to move forward into higher education.

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5 Ways to Make the College Transition Easier | College Planning

atboron6

Nov 4, 2020
2 min

5 Ways to Make the College Transition Easier | College Planning

Studies have shown that tutoring an average student can bring them from average marks, to the top 2% of their class.

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Let Us Take Away Your FAFSA Headache! | College Financial Planning

atboron6

Oct 19, 2020
2 min

Let Us Take Away Your FAFSA Headache! | College Financial Planning

The WNY Young Achiever’s Scholarship is a $1000 Scholarship that is granted to three students for their outstanding achievements. With a...

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How You Can Be Advised Through 2020 Transition By College Planning Experts

SYKTC Admin

Oct 2, 2020
2 min

How You Can Be Advised Through 2020 Transition By College Planning Experts

If you are a high school student or parent who’s struggling with filling out financial aid forms like FAFSA or TAP, don’t hesitate to give u

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3 Reasons to Hire Someone to Help with FAFSA Financial Forms

SYKTC Admin

Sep 1, 2020
2 min

3 Reasons to Hire Someone to Help with FAFSA Financial Forms

As a local non-profit dedicated to helping students and families get the help they need during the college planning process, we can provide

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July 1st is almost here: Apply for your WNY College Scholarship

What is the Excelsior Scholarship?

3 Reasons to Talk to a Certified College Planning Expert

The Financial Implications of the New FAFSA

College Planning Case Study - Yale Awards $47K Scholarship Gift to Local Student

Pell Grants Get Better

The New, Shorter FAFSA

Case Study - Appeal Awards Extra $2k Per Semester for Niagara University Student

4 Big Changes to the FAFSA

3 Questions Every College Student Should Know the Answer To

Understanding The New College Admissions Criteria of 2021

Don't Start College Behind | Work With a Certified College Planning Specialist

FAFSA | Explained and Filed For you

A Little Extra Goes Far

5 Ways to Make the College Transition Easier | College Planning

Let Us Take Away Your FAFSA Headache! | College Financial Planning

How You Can Be Advised Through 2020 Transition By College Planning Experts

3 Reasons to Hire Someone to Help with FAFSA Financial Forms

Send Your Kids To College!

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