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…
I recently had the opportunity to ask over 1,000 parents who are saving for college about their feelings ̶ were they confident, anxious, or somewhere in the middle and…
Here are ten tips to keep a level head at this time of uncertainty while awaiting final admissions decisions and offers of financial aid. Be certain to file the Free…
Find answers to your pressing questions about the Better FAFSA and get connected to resources: betterfafsa101.com. FAFSA changes Each year, almost 18 million students complete the FAFSA. Do you know…
As the name implies, the FAFSA is completely free and gives you access to federal aid to make paying for college easier. Three reasons to fill out the FAFSA: 1.…
Even though repayment usually starts six months after graduation or you drop below half-time enrollment, you can choose to start repaying your loans while still in school to get a…
Scholarships: Scholarships are free money that you don’t have to pay back. So, apply for as many scholarships as you can. While they’re generally tax-free when used for tuition, textbooks, housing,…
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…
With so many schools, it is important to understand options for financing your student’s degree. Government aid: Both federal and state governments give aid based on data provided on the…
It is normal for this part of the equation to feel a bit stressful and overwhelming. I have counseled hundreds of students and families over the years to address questions:…
As you are researching where they will apply, you will likely notice the cost differences across all degree-granting institutions. Tuition and fees, books, educational materials (e.g., laptop), technology fees, and…
While your student should be enthusiastic, feeding off this contagious vibrancy as they prepare to embark on a new academic year, it may be that this momentum of beginning or…