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Why Should You Be Concerned About Paying for College
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already noticed that tuition and fees don’t look anything like they did when you were in school. And if you’re a student, you may already be concerned about how yo…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Your Child Might Get Less Financial Aid This Year and What That Means for Your Family
Families across the country are about to feel the impact of something that’s happening behind the scenes in Washington, D.C. The federal government is cutting back on how much money it gives to help …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Avoiding College Scholarship Scams
Avoiding college scholarship scams is crucial for students and families trying to find legitimate financial help. What we want to cover today is to cover ideas on how to protect yourself from being s…
Published on 3 months ago
Student Loans And The One Big Beautiful Bill
If you or your child plans to borrow federal student loans for college in the future, things are about to change in a big way. The new law, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill, makes some of the …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How the Big Beautiful Bill Changes College Student Loans
If you or your child plans to borrow federal student loans for college in the future, things are about to change in a big way. The new law, often referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill, introduces som…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Higher Education Tax Credits
Educational tax credits are programs from the IRS that can reduce the amount of money you owe in federal income taxes if you’re paying for college. These credits help families lower their tax bill an…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA/CSS Profile Part 2
When it comes to protecting your money on the CSS Profile to get the most financial aid from colleges, what we discussed so far applies only to the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is a separate form used by m…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA Part 1
When it's time to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), many parents worry that having money saved may hurt their child’s chances of receiving financial aid for college. The …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Income Threshold for Asset Reporting On The FAFSA
To qualify for the asset reporting exemption, applicants must meet certain conditions. If these conditions are met, the FAFSA form may automatically allow you to skip the asset questions, and you won…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
What Colleges Do Not Always Tell You But You Really Need to Know - Part 2
This podcast is Part 2 of " What Colleges Do Not Always Tell You But You Really Need to Know." We will cover nine other areas where colleges can be deceptive, either intentionally or through misleadi…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago