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What are Hispanic Serving Institutions?

In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.November 27, 2022

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California College Students Can Earn $10,000 for Community Service

In exchange for 450 hours of service, the California College Corps will give students $10,000 toward their education. They may also earn academic credit for their work. The program called…

ScholarShare 529November 24, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529

A Gift That’s Sure to Fit

With the year-end holiday season just around the corner, the time is right for candid conversations with friends and family about gift-giving preferences. It is anticipated that approximately $265 billion…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.November 14, 2022

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Financial Aid and Your 529

You may have heard that 529s can hurt your financial aid. But whether that’s true or not depends on a couple of things. Learn how parent-owned 529 plans help you…

ScholarShare 529November 14, 2022

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California College Students Can Earn $10K for Community Service

Governor Newsom announced that California colleges will be part of a public service program that subsidizes tuition for students who do community service. Josh Fryday from the Office of the…

ScholarShare 529November 11, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

529 Tax Benefits Explained

How will your kid pay for college when the time comes? Unsurpassed tax benefits for families using a 529 plan can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits…

ScholarShare 529November 1, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

How Flexible is a 529 Plan?

A 529 plan is a flexible way to save for college. Your college savings can be used for all kinds of qualified expenses like tuition, books, supplies, and equipment. Computers…

ScholarShare 529October 31, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

Smart Savers Know Fees Add Up

Investment fees are easy to ignore because the jargon is confusing or they’re hidden in the fine print. So, it’s important to know how and how much. Learn more about…

ScholarShare 529October 27, 2022

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

Breaking Down Your 529 Options

Choosing an investment strategy to save for college can be as easy as you want it to be. California's official college savings plan is called ScholarShare 529, and it gives…

ScholarShare 529October 27, 2022

Academic Success Parenting Student Life

Trust Me, I’m a College!

In my role of helping students succeed in college, I usually interact with parents in three different scenarios: during new student orientation, Family Weekend, and when parents are really upset.…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 16, 2022

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Student Involvement Matters

This generation of college students has more significant distractions with their smartphones and social media interactions. As parents, you may have noticed that the technological gadgets hook individuals for long…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.July 10, 2022

Affording College Using Your 529

Celebrating the Many Rewards of Saving with a 529 Plan

By way of background, when our now recent grad was born, his father and I were still repaying a significant amount of student loan debt that we had accumulated to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 31, 2022

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