by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 28, 2026 | Financial Aid
Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act) on July 4, 2025, the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) committee was established by Congress to set new regulations to comply with the Act, which are set to become effective July 1,...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 26, 2026 | Tuition Assistance
According to Gallup, the percent of Americans who believe that a college degree is “very important” fell from 75% in 2010 to 35% in 2025. Pew Research found that 50% of survey respondents think a degree is “less important” for a good job today than did so 20 years...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 22, 2026 | Enrollment
Enrollment yield is the percentage of college’s admitted students who go on to enroll in it. It is a simple statistic yet vital to the effective administration and management. It affects critical administrative functions like Planning, Financial Performance,...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 20, 2026 | Appeals
Students want to be confident that their choice of a college from those that have accepted them is right. For many, this depends heavily on the net cost of each college after financial aid is taken into account. Before choosing, many students want to be sure that they...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Mar 24, 2026 | Admissions Tips
Late March and early April is a happy time for most college applicants. It is when they are notified of their admission and receive Award Letters from the admitting schools. The happiest are those who receive several admissions from which to choose. Some students can...
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