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5 Things to Remember When Writing a Financial Aid Appeal Letter

Jeff Boron

Apr 6, 20232 min read

5 Things to Remember When Writing a Financial Aid Appeal Letter

Applying for college and wading through the deep waters of college financial aid isn't for everyone. Luckily there are college planning...

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3 Reasons Why WNY Students Should Take SAT/ACT Practice Tests

Jeff Boron

Mar 28, 20232 min read

3 Reasons Why WNY Students Should Take SAT/ACT Practice Tests

Today we want to specify why taking (at least one) practice test is a great idea for any student planning to attend college.

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What is a Certified College Planning Specialist?

Jeff Boron

Feb 25, 20232 min read

What is a Certified College Planning Specialist?

Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We welcome new readers and invite you to look back at our previous posts to learn more about the college...

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4 Things to Consider When Considering Colleges

Jeff Boron

Feb 11, 20233 min read

4 Things to Consider When Considering Colleges

Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We aim to use this blog to help students around WNY, along with their families, to better understand the...

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Seeking Scholarships - Why Test Scores Are Important in College Admissions in 2023

Jeff Boron

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Seeking Scholarships - Why Test Scores Are Important in College Admissions in 2023

You may have heard in the last few years that SAT & ACT scores “don’t matter” anymore. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Today on...

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The Cost of Attendance - What’s It Mean to WNY Students & Parents?

Jeff Boron

Jan 12, 20233 min read

The Cost of Attendance - What’s It Mean to WNY Students & Parents?

Welcome back to the blog! We provide useful tips and information here on the blog for students and families of WNY who will be attending...

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Don’t Wait, Be Great: 6 Tips for Getting a College Scholarship

Jeff Boron

Dec 23, 20223 min read

Don’t Wait, Be Great: 6 Tips for Getting a College Scholarship

Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We invite you to follow our new page on Linkedin, and ensure you follow us on...

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5 Reasons Your WNY Kid Should Apply for the 2023 Young Achiever’s Scholarship!

Jeff Boron

Dec 7, 20223 min read

5 Reasons Your WNY Kid Should Apply for the 2023 Young Achiever’s Scholarship!

It’s almost that time of the year! Well, yes, it’s the holiday season, but ALSO… it’s almost SCHOLARSHIP season here at Send Your Kids to...

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How Soon is Too Soon? College Planning Tips for New Parents

Jeff Boron

Nov 28, 20222 min read

How Soon is Too Soon? College Planning Tips for New Parents

Welcome back to the blog! We use this outlet to try and help parents of WNY (and students!) to better understand the many moving parts of...

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7 Tips for WNY Students to Prepare for SAT Tests

Jeff Boron

Nov 2, 20223 min read

7 Tips for WNY Students to Prepare for SAT Tests

Hello and welcome back to the WNY SYKTC blog! We welcome families and students from all over the region to utilize and share our...

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3 Reasons Students Don’t Fill Out the FAFSA (On Time)

Jeff Boron

Oct 28, 20223 min read

3 Reasons Students Don’t Fill Out the FAFSA (On Time)

The landscape of College Financial Aid is certainly at a tectonic time right now, as student loan borrowers yearn for freedom from debt...

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Planning Ahead - 5 Suggestions for Parents of Future College Students

Jeff Boron

Oct 5, 20223 min read

Planning Ahead - 5 Suggestions for Parents of Future College Students

We are a local WNY non-profit that works with families to help them plan for college. There are several aspects to our organization,...

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5 Ways Students Can Save Money to Pay for College

atboron6

Sep 29, 20224 min read

5 Ways Students Can Save Money to Pay for College

Hello and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We are here again, to aim to help WNY families better understand how to...

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Jeff Boron

Sep 21, 20221 min read

Jeff Boron Appears on A New Morning with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski on 930

This morning, Jeff Boron our Certified College Planning Specialist appeared on WBEN 930 with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski to talk...

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FAFSA for 2023 Opens OCT 1st! Avoid These Mistakes

Jeff Boron

Sep 7, 20223 min read

FAFSA for 2023 Opens OCT 1st! Avoid These Mistakes

We are in another Fall semester already, and that also means FAFSA for 2023 is already beginning! Many people know that FAFSA is a part...

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Jeff Boron

Aug 19, 20222 min read

Jeff Boron Makes Appearance on WBEN 930 to Talk Student Loan Forgiveness

Attention parents of students in Western New York, the President Has made steps on the student loan forgiveness front. For future...

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Calculating Your College Bill - What’s It Going to Take to Pay for College?

Jeff Boron

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Calculating Your College Bill - What’s It Going to Take to Pay for College?

As certified college planning specialists, we help students and families of Western New York better understand the college financial...

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Jeff Boron

Jul 26, 20223 min read

5 Reasons to Hire a CCPS for FAFSA

Here at Send Your Kids to College, we are a team of professionals who help students and families at all stages of the college planning...

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FAFSA FAQ HQ 2022 - What You Need to Know

Jeff Boron

Jul 12, 20223 min read

FAFSA FAQ HQ 2022 - What You Need to Know

I f you ever have a question about your FAFSA forms, please don't hesitate to reach out via our contact page or give us a call! Our...

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Grandparents & Family Can Contribute More to College 529 Plans Following Change to FAFSA Rule

Jeff Boron

Jun 24, 20222 min read

Grandparents & Family Can Contribute More to College 529 Plans Following Change to FAFSA Rule

Today’s blog focuses on a recent update in Congress that changes the way future students and families will pay for college. Let’s take a loo

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