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Market Volatility: Paying College Bills Today and Protecting Tomorrow’s Savings
Market volatility is a problem for those who need to pay a college bill now and for those saving for the future. What should parents do to weather the storm?
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Increase College ROI with Federal Work-Study & Part-time Jobs
College affordability shouldn’t be a one-time calculation done at the time a student receives their first financial aid award letter. Reducing the cost of college – and thereby increasing the return on investment – can be done in college.
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Help Students of All Ages Budget Better
While everyone loves holiday presents, one great gift parents can pass to their children is a discussion about money and making a budget. Ok, it’s not the most exciting topic, but it is one that high school and college students need to think about. For the pre-high school crowd, a basic understanding of saving and…
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The College Interview: A Key Step to College Admission
For some students, the college interview may be their first ever formal interview with a prize on the line: admission to the college. An interview can be an important piece of the admission puzzle, along with academics and extracurriculars, and may even help maximize your student’s merit-based financial aid (free money awarded by the college,…
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3 Key Points for Grandparents Funding 529 College Savings Plans
If you’re a grandparent helping to save for your grandchild’s education, you’re not alone. Recent surveys showed that nearly 40% of grandparents make some contribution to their grandchild’s college education.
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Veterans: Plan Ahead with Education Benefits
Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to say thank you to Veterans and their families – all of whom sacrifice so much to serve our country. It’s also an appropriate time to review a wide variety of educational benefits available to Veterans and their families.
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Maximize your Basket of College Funding
With research, early preparation, and open discussions, financing your student’s college education doesn’t have to be confusing. Here are some things to think about:
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Families focus on key criteria for college choice
With applications opening August 1, families are getting ready to make tough choices about college. But how are families deciding? College selection can be very emotional, but it’s rooted in logical factors that lead to a final decision. Here are some criteria points.
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How financial literacy helps with college affordability
There’s no doubt that college is expensive. Just ask any parent helping their son or daughter enroll this fall, or even filing the FAFSA in preparation for next year. College affordability is at the heart of the issue. Let’s consider how financial literacy helps manage decisions about college affordability.