Katherine's own college experience still plays a significant role in her life - from the degree that has shaped her career to the great group of friends she once shared a dorm with - priceless! A freelance writer, Katherine lives in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.
Articles by Katherine
Breaking down college costs by semester
So where did June go? I couldn't really tell you, although I think it has something to do with multiple graduation parties every weekend. And for another few weeks I was able to avoid dealing with tuition. But July brings… More »
The summer student loan search
So where did June go? I couldn't really tell you, although I think it has something to do with multiple graduation parties every weekend. And for another few weeks I was able to avoid dealing with tuition. But July brings… More »
Lessons learned on the first year of college costs
It seems like I was just writing those Senior Year-End checks to the high school -graduation gown, class fees, yearbook ad - and already we are at College Freshman Year-End. The checks are different now and as much as the… More »
Housing options for college students
Driving around the college town on Parents Weekend, our son discussed his housing options for his next few years and my mouth opened faster than my mind could think. Out it came: "We should just buy a place."
It was… More »
Spending money on visiting your college student
If I could offer one financial tip to parents of first-year college students, it is this: book your hotel for family weekend the moment your child submits an acceptance!
The tragedy here is that I followed my own advice...the minute… More »
College dorm room expenses
Just when you think tuition and books are your financial trauma…along comes the dorm room set-up.
We are very grateful for the friends and family members who gave our son gifts to get started at college and to celebrate his… More »
The college decision and resulting chaos
Ahhh, May, the month when the lawn comes back to life, the sound of bats hitting baseballs fills the suburban air, the days get longer and for parents of seniors in high school, general chaos erupts. All was calm until… More »
Comparing college costs
Last week I picked up a friend from the airport to gather with six others for a weekend college pals get-together. I met her in my sophomore year of college when she moved into my dorm as a freshman. We… More »
College lending in crisis
"As credit crunch hits student loan market, many are finding it difficult to finance their educations." (The Morning Call, Allentown, PA 3/9/08)
That was the headline that greeted me Sunday morning. The article detailed how a crisis in the sub-prime… More »
Involving your college student in paying for college
If I could write an (un-bouncing) check right now to cover my son's next four years - tuition, room, board, books and living expenses - I likely would not do it. Let me explain...
For five years, we owned student… More »
