One of the best ways to save for college for your student is a 529 college savings plan. A 529 plan allows your family to sock away cash to pay for future educational expenses. Plus, your investment grows over time, usually at a rate that significantly beats traditional savings accounts. Scholarships are a great way…
For many students, money is tight. Even if they can pay for much of their education with federal grants and scholarships, eliminating the need for student loans, scoring some of the best discounts for college students can make it easier to stretch a tight budget. Many college students are unaware of the many discounts available…
In the name of “fairness,” some schools are ditching the traditional class rankings system, eliminating the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian from their lexicon. Starting next year, Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana will join the ranks of schools forgoing these titles. The hope is it will help students focus on bettering themselves and not…
In the world of financial aid, the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is king. So, what is the FAFSA? It is a critical set of forms that determine whether a student is eligible for federal grants and loans, and is used by schools during the crafting of a student’s financial aid package. If…
How to pay for college; it’s one of the biggest questions on every student’s mind. After all, tuition, room and board, supplies, they all add up, and the totals can be shocking. While the core question is simple, the answer is often incredibly complex. There are so many options your student can pursue, and it…
The end of the school year is nearing, and your student’s attention is probably focused on finishing up the school year, BUT students who plan to attend college should focus on scholarship deadlines that are flying by! Great news, though… It’s not too late! NOW is the opportunity for your child to use these final…
Many students dream of heading out of state for college. However, out-of-state tuition costs can be a substantial barrier. Luckily, there are ways for out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition rates. This can make college significantly more affordable while still allowing them to pursue their dream of striking out on their own. Here’s what you…
…the ideal time actually would have been earlier. So when exactly should your child start applying for scholarships? In this post, we break down the ‘scholarship seasons’ and let you know exactly when your child should start looking for the big bucks for college.
Finding scholarship opportunities for higher education can be challenging in its own right, but when your student also has to dodge scholarship scams, it is even more daunting. Some companies use fake scholarship applications to collect people’s personal data and sell it to third parties. Others gather information that allows them to steal the identity…
Everyone has seen news about skyrocketing college expenses and wondered, Why is college so expensive?” It’s everywhere anyone looks, and it only seems to be getting worse. It’s no secret college tuition is too high, has risen too quickly, and debt is unmanageable for a staggering number of students. Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached…
