One of the best ways to save and pay for your child’s or grandchild’s education just got even better. 529 college savings plans are the...
Mark Kantrowitz
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What Is FAFSA? How to Apply for Financial Aid
If you have a child approaching college age, you’ve probably heard about “FAFSA,” an important step in securing financial aid. But exactly what is FAFSA?...
Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky
Grandparents will find it easier to contribute to their grandchildrens’ college educations starting this fall. That’s when changes go into effect on the Free Application...
Finding College Scholarships in 2023
A quarter million dollars for a high school student’s science project…$30,000 for doodling …$10,000 for making a prom dress out of duct tape. Among the...
When the Bear Bites Your 529
The bear market has been especially painful for parents of college students or children about to attend college. Their “529” tax-advantaged, education-savings plans—which families can...
The Financial Risk of Early Decision
Students who apply to a college for “early decision” and who are accepted commit to enrolling in that school. Problem: These commitments are made before...
How To Make Sure Your Kids Graduate College
The cost of a college education can be staggeringly steep—and for many students, that investment will be wasted. Only 41% of students who enroll in...
