If you’re wondering what your kid’s transition to college will look like, College Countdown is for you.
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You’re visiting colleges. You’re sorting through acceptance letters. You’re saving for your kid’s education.
For all these reasons, College Countdown is a great resource. Of course, we can’t help you plan a graduation party, but we can address the issues you encounter as your teen prepares for college.
College Countdown is maintained by ScholarShare 529, California’s official college savings plan. They help families like yours save for higher education. That means you’re in good hands.
College Countdown has insights about admissions, student life, academic success, affording college, and parenting. We’ve been around a long time so we know a lot of pros with insight to share.
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Patricia Roberts, J.D., College Savings Advocate