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)
A Mountain of Debt: The Truth About Student Loans
The rising cost of tuition, housing, food and books has made student loans more prevalent in today’s society. In fact, according to Nellie Mae’s 2002 National Student Loan Survey,
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.
The 411 on 529
Are you looking to save for your child’s college education, but you’re concerned about the kind of impact such savings can have on their eligibility for financial aid? If so, read on,
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