Paying for college begins here
At this point, most parents have heard about 529 plans. Perhaps you’ve even used one to save for your child’s college expenses. These college savings plans give families the ability to stash some cash away and earn tax-free interest to help their student pay for college expenses. One of the biggest questions parents have about…
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A lot of students are intrigued by the idea of a gap year. Not only does this time away from academia remove the stress of keeping up with their studies, but many use this period to help explore who they are as a human being, see the world, volunteer with an organization that is close…
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Winning a scholarship is a wonderful feeling. Even if it doesn’t cover all of the costs associated with your child’s college, it makes it easier for other financial aid, like grants, to cover the rest. The one potential downfall, which we often receive questions about, is scholarship displacement. What is Scholarship Displacement? Scholarship displacement, sometimes…
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Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. While spring break should be a time for your student to catch up on rest and relaxation, it’s also the perfect time to find and apply to scholarships to help fund their college education. Taking advantage…
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Let’s face facts; most parents would do just about anything to help their children succeed. But, when it comes to their child’s scholarship applications, how much parental involvement is appropriate? And when have you crossed a line? This is a question I often get from parents so we thought we’d offer some suggestions on how…
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While most parents understand that it is never too early to plan for their child’s college education, many don’t realize that prepping for the FAFSA is included in that process, particularly for those whose children are in their sophomore or junior year. Did you know that the tax information that needs to be included on…
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Did you know that your student can earn college credit in high school just for taking certain subject tests? And at a fraction of the cost that a college would charge? How can your child pull that off? By taking AP, IB, and CLEP Exams! These opportunities award college credit to high schoolers for passing tests…
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With over $49 billion in grants and scholarships out there (according to Debt.org) you won’t want your child to miss the opportunity to secure free money to help pay for college. There are a ton of college scholarship websites that help students find funding for college, but figuring out which ones are worth their (and…
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I am always careful to say “you can GET PAID to go to college” in fear of backlash but, in fact, it is possible. How do I know? Well, I was able to do it (receiving an overage check each semester to help pay for room and board, books and other educational expenses).. and so was…
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When your child chooses a college, not all of the associated expenses are under their control. However, they can manage their student housing costs by making smart choices. But, there are more factors in play than you may realize, and there are a surprising number of options available. To help your child navigate their student…
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