To answer that question, we reviewed the latest financial analyses as well as economic data going back decades. Then we pulled out our pencils and did a bunch of our…
Mitchel A. BaumMarch 23, 2023
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 1, 2023
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.February 10, 2023
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…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 9, 2023
Message from the Executive Director There are nearly 6 million K-12 students in California. There are over 2.6 million undergrad and grad students. With close to 9 million students in total, no…
ScholarShare 529January 5, 2023
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
What is a 529? A Section 529 plan is an education savings plan sponsored by a state and operated by a state, educational or financial institution, designed to help families…
ScholarShare 529October 19, 2022
Despite best efforts to save and utilize cash flow, many of us face a shortfall when it comes to paying the tuition bill. Fortunately, the state of California offers a…
Bright Horizons College CoachAugust 1, 2022
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…
Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 29, 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
