The latest from Michael Weber

May 29, 2024 - by Michael Weber, CU Student Choice

Paying for college simplified

In a perfect world, a family’s college costs would be covered completely by their savings and “free” financial aid such as scholarships and grants. However, the rising costs of ...

Apr 26, 2024 - by Michael Weber, CU Student Choice

Be your members’ college financing hero

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)’s so-called simplification has been nothing short of a nightmare for families with college-age kids. The stress is palpable this year ...

Feb 15, 2024 - by Michael Weber, CU Student Choice

New FAFSA is frustrating families, but credit unions can help with flexible funding

As the father of two college sophomores, I’m no stranger to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The most important piece of the college funding puzzle, the ...

Sep 22, 2015 - by Michael Weber, Credit Union Student Choice

The new ‘Rs’ in education finance

With school back in session, what are some of the new factors that credit unions must consider when implementing a private student lending program or managing an existing one? Reading. ‘...

Jun 30, 2015 - by Michael Weber, Credit Union Student Choice

The true value of a college degree for members – and credit unions

Ask a recent college graduate if earning their degree was worth it and you may be surprised at the answer you receive. According to a recent Bloomberg article, many college ...

Apr 22, 2015 - by Michael Weber, Credit Union Student Choice

How private student lending can lead to loyalty

Student lending offers credit unions a chance to build early trust with a demographic that is getting tired of banks. And once that relationship is in place, the numbers can ...