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Navigating the College Process: A Guide for Parents of 9th Graders
As your student embarks on their high school journey, the thought of college might seem far off. However, starting the process early can set the stage for a smoother, less stressful college admissions process for both yourself and your student. Read on for a comprehensive guide of what you can do as a parent of…
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The FAFSA Fiasco: What Went Wrong and What It Means for Students
The rollout of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been plagued by delays and technical issues, causing significant stress and uncertainty for millions of students and families. Each year, around 17 million students complete the FAFSA to receive federal aid to help pay for college. But the fallout from the FAFSA…
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Federal Student Loan Rates Are Soaring: Here’s What to Do
Paying for college has always been a challenge but this year may be the worst ever. To top off a miserably difficult financial aid season, interest rates on Federal Direct Loans for students and parents are set to increase, a lot.
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Ask the 529 Expert: Paul Curley
John Hupalo, host of MyCollegeCorner’s podcast, recently sat down with Paul Curley, Director of 529 and ABLE Solutions at ISS Market Intelligence and generally regarded as a 529 data guru, for a deep dive on the extensive and broadening benefits available to families and college-bound students through these groundbreaking and smart savings platforms.
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Understanding 529 ABLE Plans on their 10th Birthday
In 2014, the U.S. Congress passed milestone legislation for the disability community: The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE). The legislation allows people with disabilities to save money without risking the loss of their federal disability benefits.
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Seven Incredible Women Share Their Thoughts on College Savings and Student Loans
Women’s History Month was a great opportunity to meet a few of the many awesome women helping families save and plan for their children’s education after high school. My College Corner’s John Hupalo recently did short interviews with some of these leaders at gatherings of state treasurers (National Association of State Treasurers), education savings experts…
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Ask the Financial Expert: Taylor Burton
John Hupalo, host of MyCollegeCorner’s podcast, recently sat down with Taylor Burton, co-founder and CEO of Till Financial, who explores his company’s concept of “growing smart spenders”, a unique take on financial advice that prioritizes teaching children the value of learning how to spend over knowing how to save.
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Five Key Qs & As About Finding College Scholarships
College can be expensive. Discovering ways to decrease the cost by finding free money could make the difference between graduating with mountains of debt or not. In this blog post, we will answer five key questions about grants and scholarships.
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Ask the College Savings Expert: Patricia Roberts
John Hupalo, host of MyCollegeCorner’s podcast, recently sat down with Patricia Roberts, COO of Gift of College, who gives her unique and in-depth insight into the importance of saving for college, 529 savings plans, student loan options, and how getting a head start on it all can positively impact your student’s future. To see the…