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…
Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.July 1, 2022
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
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,…
ScholarShare 529November 30, 2021
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.…
ScholarShare 529November 15, 2021
Access California Education WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN. And, we want the best for them. These simple facts are why we work to provide every opportunity for our kids to succeed—the…
ScholarShare 529October 21, 2021
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…
ScholarShare 529October 15, 2021
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…
Richie Gebauer, Ed.D.September 30, 2021
As few families are able to save enough money to finance college in its entirety out of their college savings accounts, most parents are faced with the quandary of how…
Bright Horizons College CoachAugust 30, 2021
The cost of college rises every year—forcing parents to decide if they will compromise the dream of helping their kid go to college and limit their shot at a great…
ScholarShare 529February 1, 2021
It can be challenging to pay for a college term in one lump sum. That's where installment plans come in. 1. College payment plans are like no-interest loans. Deferred payment…
ScholarShare 529January 31, 2021
These common assumptions about paying for college can unfortunately influence parents and students to take missteps in their college planning. 1. If my parents save for college, it will hurt…
ScholarShare 529January 31, 2021
