Here are a few steps you can take now to be better prepared when college decisions and financial commitments need to be made in the months ahead: 1. Take an…
There is a lot to love about turning the page on a calendar year – with this reset comes a new beginning. Congratulations on this new beginning if you are…
Excitement builds as you are thinking about planning a series of college campus visits. As you walk around each campus, you will begin to discover if you can see yourself…
Most financial awards a student receives in college are tied to maintaining a certain GPA. Typically, the requirement is 3.0 which would be considered straight Bs, but some awards may…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here are some steps you can take to make the most out of this special point in time: 1. Examine, embrace and celebrate where you are There’s no doubt that…
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…
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…