Beacon College Planning

01/26/2026

Due to the severe winter storm passing through, our office will be closed today, January 26th. Please leave us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. ❄️

06/24/2025

Brace yourselves…and be proactive so that you’re prepared for this possibility.

As colleges face mounting financial challenges, institutional aid budgets could take a significant hit, passing costs to students and undermining promising access initiatives.

12/25/2024

08/05/2024

Time really flies. We moved to our current office in Springfield 10 years ago today. 🏢 🚛

02/10/2024

Here’s yet another example of the nightmare this new “simplified” has been for families everywhere. And yet, their position is no one needs professional assistance in dealing with it. How absurd.

01/31/2024

This was buried in a FAFSA press release today. They previously stated they would send the data to colleges in late January. Now it’s not happening until March. Realistically, that means the schools won’t get financial aid offers out to families until at least late April. If so, how can families be expected to pick a school by Decision Day on May 1st?

01/10/2024

A failure to adjust a key table for inflation will mean less money for college students in need.

01/06/2024

Yet another service interruption for the FAFSA with more to come. It’s going to be a tumultuous season for parents and students. We’re here if you need assistance.

09/30/2023

https://www.facebook.com/2547947211916057/posts/4643310805713010/?mibextid=cr9u03

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09/30/2023

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/top-u-s-colleges-make-their-graduates-richer-9d0cd88?st=1mgv46rbbjig25w&reflink=article_copyURL_share

The University of Pennsylvania leads the list of schools that set students up for financial success.