Don Betterton | donbsimpletuition@gmail.com | 2 posts
Don Betterton was in admissions and financial aid at Princeton University for 30 years. As the principal in Betterton College Planning, he advises families on all aspects of the college-going process. Besides extensive experience in both admission and aid matters, he is also a Certified College Planner and an expert in all aspects of making the task of paying for college easier, from need-based aid for low and middle income families to tax savings for the more affluent.
Concerned about paying for college? Read up on these common myths and mistakes made throughout the paying-for-college process, and be sure not to make them yourself. Mistake #1. We will have plenty of time to deal with the cost issue after we finish the admission process. In your overall college planning, set up two parallel [...]
May 19, 2010
Unless you are sure that you can pay the yearly costs of every college you’re considering, you should plan to apply for financial aid by completing the required applications. (Check the aid section of each college’s Web site to find what forms are required and when they are due – you do not want to [...]
June 15, 2010