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Suzanne Shaffer

Texas
As seen in: Parenting for College, Yahoo Finance, Teen Life, Collegiate Parent
Covers:  college prep, college life, parenting, grandparenting, education, small business, entrepreneurship, remote working, empty nesters, student loan debt, blogging
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College Prep Expert, Blogger, Freelance Writer, (suzanneshaffer.com) Author, Love helping parents navigate the college maze, parent, grandparent, lover of words
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College Expenses: Budgeting for the Add-Ons

College Expenses: Budgeting for the Add-Ons

Fuse Parents: Get ready to open your wallets! It might be surprising to you that most parents don't think abo…

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Becoming a College Parent in 7 (Not So Easy) Steps

Becoming a College Parent in 7 (Not So Easy) Steps

If you're the parent of a teen starting college soon, you know some changes are coming. This may be the first…

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Watch for These 6 Red Flags the Summer Before College

Watch for These 6 Red Flags the Summer Before College

It's natural to feel college anxiety and be concerned about doing well in a new environment. During the summe…

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What is the best way to find scholarships? - UniversityParent

What is the best way to find scholarships? - UniversityParent

By Suzanne Shaffer Every student wants scholarships, but not every student gets them. Knowing how and where t…

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How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much

How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much

If you have a student planning for college, you are probably aware of the current student loan crisis and the…

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What Happens When You Miss the Financial Aid Deadline?

What Happens When You Miss the Financial Aid Deadline?

We admit it. We're fans of the TV show "The Middle." And we've learned some great parenting lessons from the …

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What To Do If College Won't Do

What To Do If College Won't Do

This may seem like an odd topic to introduce on a parenting for college blog. But it must be said. Sometimes …

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Test Optional-What You Need to Know

Test Optional-What You Need to Know

Does your student want to avoid taking a standardized test? Do they bomb them every time they take them? Are …

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Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It?

­­­College is getting more expensive by the year, and for some students, a diploma might not be worth the hef…

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