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Everything You Need to Know About Paying for Your College Tuition
In this blog, we will break down everything you need to know about paying for your college tuition before the next semester starts.

Jeff Boron
6 days ago4 min read


The Department of Education is Cutting Federal Loans for Low-Paying College Degrees
In this blog, we will explain how the Department of Education is cutting federal loans for low-paying degrees and how we can guide you through this change.

Jeff Boron
Aug 74 min read


Our College Planning Specialist Gives a BIG Update for Student Loan Borrowers!
In this blog, we are going to summarize everything Jeff talks about that relates to the changes that are happening for borrowers following the end of the SAVE plan.

Jeff Boron
Jul 243 min read


The Difference Between Grants, Scholarships, Student Loans, and Their Benefits for College
In this blog, we will take a look at the differences between grants, scholarships, student loans, and other forms of college financial aid, along with their benefits.

Jeff Boron
Jul 164 min read


College Planning Guide: What If You Don’t Know What You Want to Do for College?
In this blog, we will give you a college planning guide on what happens if you don’t know what you want to do for college, whether for your major or future career goals.

Jeff Boron
Jun 294 min read


The Best Way to Handle Rejection from Your Dream College and How to Plan For It
In this blog, we will give you a look at the best way to handle rejection from your dream college and how to plan for it if that time comes.

Jeff Boron
Jun 94 min read


How AI is Going to Change the Future of College Academics and College Planning
In this blog, we will run through how AI is going to change the future of college academics and college planning for us as your local college planners in Buffalo and Western New York.

Jeff Boron
May 294 min read


Some Interesting Things You May Not Know About 529 Savings Plans
Today on the blog, we want to cover a few unique aspects of 529 savings plans that you may not know about.

Jeff Boron
May 134 min read


The Holistic Review and What Actually Matters When Planning for College in 2026
In this blog, we will give you a broader look into college planning with what matters most, and how something like a holistic review can help you to prepare in 2026.

Jeff Boron
Apr 234 min read


The End-of-the-Year College Planning Checklist Every High School Student Should Have
In this blog, we will run through the end-of-the-year college planning checklist that every high school student should have.

Jeff Boron
Apr 105 min read


Building a Competitive Scholarship Profile in 2026
In this blog, we will break down how you can build that competitive scholarship profile to stand out in 2026 that colleges are looking for.

Jeff Boron
Mar 254 min read


Managing Stress During the Scholarship Application Process
In this blog, we will look at what applying for scholarships means to your mental health and stress management during this process.

Jeff Boron
Mar 64 min read


How Tax Season Affects Your College Education - A Guide to Student Financial Aid
In this blog, we will explore how tax season affects your college education by giving you a guide to student financial aid and more.

Jeff Boron
Feb 244 min read


This New Change to Pell Grants Will Affect How You Receive Scholarships!
In this blog, we will explain what Pell grants are and how the new change will affect your students' financial aid regarding FAFSA and scholarships.

Jeff Boron
Feb 114 min read


Should You Make a Lump-Sum 529 Contribution or Spread It Out for College?
In this blog, we will run through whether you should make a lump-sum 529 contribution, spread it out, and discuss how other ideas can affect how you pay for your kids' college experience.

Jeff Boron
Jan 214 min read


The Department of Education is Moving Forward with Wage Garnishment for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
In this blog, we will break down what it means to be in default, what garnishing wages means for student loan borrowers, and how to best plan for this in the future.

Jeff Boron
Jan 74 min read


BREAKING NEWS! The SAVE Repayment Plan for Student Loan Borrowers is Being Removed…
In this blog, we will break down the story based on what the SAVE plan did for you, and how you can find other student loan repayment plans to take over for it.
SYKTC Blog
Dec 11, 20253 min read


New Changes to Professional College Degrees and How They Affect Student Loans
In this blog, we will break down the news story, explain the new change, and how it affects your college degree, along with your student loans.

Jeff Boron
Dec 8, 20254 min read


How to Talk Turkey and College Savings During Thanksgiving Break
It’s Thanksgiving Break, and it’s time to gather together as a family for great times and great food. It’s also a good time to sit down and have an honest discussion about college.

Jeff Boron
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Scams and Issues You May Face When Using FAFSA and Financial Aid in 2025!
In this blog, we will run through what those financial aid scams and issues are and how to properly sign up for financial aid while avoiding them.

Jeff Boron
Nov 19, 20255 min read
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