Affording College Archives - College Countdown

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: Diversity – Access to Higher Education

The final video in our three-part series highlights the power of saving early and how even small investments can potentially make a big impact. Learn how ScholarShare 529 can help…

ScholarShare 529March 26, 2025

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: Student Debt – The Cost of Opportunity

The second video in our three-part series examines the rising cost of college and the growing burden of student debt. Discover how we got here—and how programs like ScholarShare 529…

ScholarShare 529March 25, 2025

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: The Case for Higher Education

The first video in our three-part series explores how California’s colleges and universities have long been engines of economic opportunity—and why programs like ScholarShare 529 help keep that future within…

ScholarShare 529March 23, 2025

Affording College College Admissions Parenting Senior Student

Minimizing Stress in the Homestretch

Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 11, 2025

Affording College Videos

Four Considerations When Borrowing For College

Insights about borrowing $$$ for higher education from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 5, 2025

Affording College

Counting (ALL) the Costs

While these are the main expenses during college, it is helpful to budget for other costs your student may incur during their college journey. Planning for these “unexpected” expenses will…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.December 15, 2024

Close-up of Benjamin Franklins eyes on the U.S.

Affording College

6 Financial Steps to Avoid When College Costs are Around the Corner

While some routes are better than others, others can have an adverse impact on your family’s financial health. Here are six financial missteps to avoid when college costs are soon…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.November 11, 2024

Affording College Junior Student Parenting

5 Reasons to Talk With Your Kid About College Financing Now

As a parent of a high school student, however, there’s no time like the present to have a candid conversation about college costs and the resources you have available to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 24, 2024

Affording College

Insider Tips for Parents Navigating Financial Aid

1. Start your scholarship search early. The best time to search for scholarships is during your child's junior and senior high school years. Most scholarship deadlines fall between January and…

Anna PetersJuly 22, 2024

Affording College

4 College-Saving Tips from a Seasoned Pro

Developed from more than two decades of experience in the higher education financial aid space, these tips may make paying for college more bearable. Start Saving Early. Higher education is…

Anna PetersJuly 1, 2024

Affording College

When 529 Funds Are Not Needed As Planned

The reasons parents find themselves no longer need to fully utilize the value of their 529 account most typically relate to the student’s receipt of a full or partial scholarship,…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 15, 2024

Affording College

ScholarShare 529 Beneficiaries Poised to Receive Over 100,000 Gifts of College This Year

Last year ScholarShare 529 beneficiaries received 92,777 gifts of college through the plan’s online giving platform, ugift® ̶ ̶ a figure that has more than tripled since 2020.1 If current…

Mitchel A. BaumApril 1, 2024

Affording College

Trending Posts

Tags

Latest Articles

Categories

About Us

Articles

Timeline

Security Overview

OUR SECURITY PROMISE:

Safeguarding your own information: Account owner security checklist

Protect your account

Protect your computers, cell phone and other mobile devices

Keep your information secure

Practice safe web browsing

Create a strong password

Stay informed on the latest fraud threats

About Identity Theft

Identity theft prevention & protecting your personal information

Safeguarding your information and online transactions strong technologies and technical controls

Username and password requirements

Image verification during login

Security Questions

Customer verification

Strong encryption

Systems surveillance

Firewalls

Logging

Fraud detection

Restricted access to data

Employee education

Regularly refine and update security features