Graduation: Preparing for Your Child’s Big Day
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for…the day your child walks across the stage and gets handed a college degree. It’s a proud moment and an important milestone in the lives of your family.
Leaving on a Jet Plane: Tips on Sending Your Kids to Study Abroad
Study abroad programs may have been around for decades, but they’ve become increasingly more popular in recent years. In fact, according to the Open Doors report from the Institute of International Education (IIE),
Free Money: Your Kids and College Scholarships
There is nothing better than free money…and the good news is your children have the power to claim it. If you’ve thought scholarships are only available
Fun with Government Loans and Credits
Parents are inundated with a myriad of choices for funding their child’s college education and how they approach this important investment will seriously impact their finances
The Basics of Student Aid
Maximizing your child’s financial aid will go a long way to helping you afford a college education. The first step is to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Show Me the Money: The Facts About Scholarship Finders
With college tuition skyrocketing, many students are looking for outside help to fund their education. Of course, the first and most reliable place to seek out assistance is through financial aid programs.
Taking the Covers Off the Coverdell ESA
As parents of college bound children, you may have heard of the 529 plan. It’s a tax-advantaged investment intended to help you save for your child’s education.
A Taxing Workload
Students who are working in high school to save for college may be putting themselves at a disadvantage when it comes time to apply for financial aid. The Estimated Family
Road Trip! The Dos and Don’ts of the Campus Tour
Your kids have done all the research, seen all of the brochures, and even made your suggested list of pros and cons. But they’re still unsure what school they want to apply to. It’s your chance to be the hero and take them on a campus tour.
Helping Your Kids Evaluate the Community College Option
What do actor Nick Nolte, major league pitcher Nolan Ryan, and US Senator Olympia Snowe have in common?