8 Things To Know About Federal Work-Study

The U.S. Department of Education published the 8 Things To Know About Federal Work-Study. We have not seen a better resource for parents and students on the subject. If you’re looking for another way to help pay for college in addition to financial aid, grants, loans, 529 plans and/or savings a work-study may be a […]

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College Scholarship Scams Offering Free Money

College Scholarship Scams Offering Free Money

We want to remind anyone searching Google for of all the college scholarship scams offering free money. Better Business Bureaus around the U.S. receive numerous reports of scholarship scams every year.

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Find Financial Aid For College, Even During The Pandemic

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We know it’s possible to find financial aid for college, even during a pandemic. COVID-19 Virus has ripped off students of many of the experiences that make going to college so gratifying. For high school juniors and seniors, that includes the kinds of events that provide a feel for what the colleges they are considering […]

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FAFSA Changes For 2023-2024 Academic Year

FAFSA Changes For 2023-24 Academic Year

FAFSA Changes For 2023-2024 Academic Year is coming. A new, shorter version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is aimed at encouraging more families to complete it and qualify for financial aid. However, the tweaks to the formula could reduce aid for some families, especially for more wealthy ones with more than […]

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Multiple 529 Plans For College Financial Planning 2021

Multiple 529 Plans For College Financial Planning 2021

I was recently asked a question regarding multiple 529 plans as part of college financial planning in 2021. As a general rule, I don’t recommend parents should utilize multiple plans. However, there are occasions that call for multiple 529 plans: If your children are more than a couple of years apart in age, you will […]

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Beware Of A New Surge In College Student Loans Scams

College Student Loans Scams

Beware of A New Surge In College Student Loans Scams. On December 7th, 2020, the House and the Senate had approved new legislation intended to establish criminal penalties for those who access student loan information from the U.S. Department of Education information technology systems for “commercial advantage” or their own financial gain. Offenders can be […]

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Ultimate Guide To College Virtual Summit

Ultimate Guide to College Virtual Summit

The Ultimate Guide to College virtual summit focuses on helping students and parents understand the current college landscape. Watch the video from the virtual summit below to learn “What parents can be doing to prepare for the cost of college.” During the Ultimate Guide To College summit, I was interviewed by Kathryn Clowes with March […]

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The Ultimate Guide to College Virtual Summit 2021

Ultimate Guide to College Virtual Summit

Recently I was interviewed by Kathryn Clowes with March Consulting for The Ultimate Guide to College 2021 Virtual Summit. The interview will be part of a 7-day summit that the team at March Consulting has just pulled together that will include 16 college and career experts. The Ultimate Guide to College virtual summit focuses on […]

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Are Colleges Offering Tuition Discounts When Students Go To Online Classes?

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We are starting to get calls are colleges offering tuition discounts when students go to online classes for the 2020-2021 school year? Coronavirus outbreaks on campus following the arrival of students have caused a number of major universities to dropped their plans for in-person classes for the fall semester and are offering exclusive online instruction. […]

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Why You Should Still Pay Your Student Loans Even Though Payments Have Been Suspended

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The CARES Act, which is currently active, allows borrowers of federally-held student loans receive a payment suspension for the remainder of the year. The legislation was passed in March suspending payments through September has now been extended by President Trump through December 31st, 2020. The payment pause ensures that borrowers don’t fall behind on their […]

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