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Initial FAFSA Rollout Rocky Across US - We Can Help - FAFSA News Network

Jeff Boron

Jan 133 min read

Initial FAFSA Rollout Rocky Across US - We Can Help - FAFSA News Network

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! If it’s your first time, we recommend going back and checking out some of the...

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Jeff Boron

Dec 27, 20232 min read

New FAFSA Launching Dec 31!

We're back with another update on the FAFSA front. We help students & families be prepared for college by providing assistance and...

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Jeff Boron

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Understanding the CSS Profile: A Guide for Students and Parents

We help students and families navigate college planning. This blog serves as an informative tool to help WNY and Buffalo to better...

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Jeff Boron

Nov 30, 20233 min read

Meet Our 2023 Scholarship Winners!

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We provide insights and info on all aspects of college planning here for students and...

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Jeff Boron

Nov 7, 20234 min read

Finding the Right College Fit For You

We help students and their families with planning for college. We aim to provide a transparent resource that allows you to better...

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It Said “Test Optional? | Why You Should Take a Practice SAT / ACT if You’re Applying to College

Jeff Boron

Oct 10, 20233 min read

It Said “Test Optional? | Why You Should Take a Practice SAT / ACT if You’re Applying to College

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog, where we aim to provide students and families of WNY with an education about your...

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Jeff Boron

Oct 6, 20234 min read

FAFSA- Simpler, or More Complicated?

We are back on the blog talkin' FAFSA, because it's officially FAFSA Season! Well, kinda. This year's FAFSA looks a lot different than...

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WBEN Appearance- Jeff Talks 529 Plan Changes

Jeff Boron

Sep 20, 20231 min read

WBEN Appearance- Jeff Talks 529 Plan Changes

Listen in to learn how you can now rollover money from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA!

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Open Your Laptops, and Your Minds! - 8 tips for Success Learning Online for National Online Learning

Jeff Boron

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Open Your Laptops, and Your Minds! - 8 tips for Success Learning Online for National Online Learning

September 15th is National Online Learning Day! National Online Learning Day, observed on every September 15, is a day to recognize and...

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Guest Post from a WNY College Senior! - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College

Jeff Boron

Sep 1, 20235 min read

Guest Post from a WNY College Senior! - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College

We’re always looking for new ways to help students and families of WNY better understand the many moving parts of college planning. For...

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Things Are Tight, but Having Success Saving in Your 529 Plan is This Easy

Jeff Boron

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Things Are Tight, but Having Success Saving in Your 529 Plan is This Easy

Here at Send Your Kids to College we are dedicated to helping families succeed with the college experience. Planning for college can be...

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FAFSA Changing? How FSA will help with New FAFSA will Help Students, Colleges, and Counselors

Jeff Boron

Aug 11, 20233 min read

FAFSA Changing? How FSA will help with New FAFSA will Help Students, Colleges, and Counselors

Hello and welcome back to the blog! We serve our WNY community with multiple college planning strategies, including helping with the...

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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

Jeff Boron

Jul 26, 20233 min read

How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

Winning a scholarship isn't as easy as just throwing your name in the hat. It takes a well-crafted scholarship essay to stand out.

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4 Changes in the FAFSA Application Process

Jeff Boron

Jul 13, 20232 min read

4 Changes in the FAFSA Application Process

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids To College blog! This blog is a tool for WNY families and students as they journey through the college...

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Jeff Boron

Jun 28, 20235 min read

10 Things to Do Summer Before College

Hey there and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We are a locally operated nonprofit that helps kids and their families...

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5 Reasons to Apply for the Young Achievers Scholarship

Jeff Boron

Jun 16, 20232 min read

5 Reasons to Apply for the Young Achievers Scholarship

We're getting close! If you're a student in Erie, Niagara, or Genesee County and you're graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, get on over to...

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Jeff Boron

Jun 9, 20232 min read

The Cost of College - Books 101

Hello there students and families of WNY! Welcome back to the blog! As we inch closer to the deadline for the Young Achievers Scholarship...

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What's the Difference Between Financial Aid & Scholarships?

Jeff Boron

May 19, 20233 min read

What's the Difference Between Financial Aid & Scholarships?

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We use this blog as a tool to help serve WNY families and students with tips and...

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2023-24 Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Released

Jeff Boron

May 15, 20232 min read

2023-24 Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Released

Hello, and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! If it's your first time, we use this blog to help local Western New York...

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Success Strategies to Empower Yourself for Academic Achievement

Jeff Boron

Apr 19, 20232 min read

Success Strategies to Empower Yourself for Academic Achievement

While you’re beginning your college journey, it’s important to give yourself the right tips, tricks, and tools for success. Research has...

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