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C’s Are Expensive

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…

Neil Best, Ph.D.December 26, 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

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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

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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

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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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Embarking on a New Year as College Nears

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…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 10, 2022

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Pay for College Without Student Loans

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

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Can I Pay for College in Installments?

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

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6 Myths About Paying for College

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

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