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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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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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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Whether your child is going to begin college in the fall or is still in high school, many parents and students wonder exactly when most scholarship deadlines occur. The short answer is, scholarship deadlines happen all year round, but there are certain times of year when they are more prevalent. By understanding when deadlines commonly…
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While a lot of parents and students know that scholarships are an excellent way to ensure a student has a shot at graduating from college debt free, many people aren’t sure where to get started with scholarships. Everything from where your child should begin their search to how to vet scholarship opportunities to how to…
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Many students (and parents) assume that they don’t need to worry about scholarships until they are getting ready for the senior year. But failing to take action now means winning a scholarship could be more challenging in the future, making it harder to secure enough funds to finish college debt free. In fact, there are…
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