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What's the Fuss about 529s?
Headlines abound about the value of college. So, what about saving for college? Why bother saving if there is question about the value of college to start? And what about the argument that saving for college will kill my kid's chance of getting financial aid?
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The Ripple Effect: Understanding How Student Loans Impact Your Student's Credit Score
For many students, pursuing higher education is a worthwhile investment in their future. However, this pursuit often comes with the financial burden of student loans. Beyond the immediate challenges of repayment, it's crucial for parents and students to understand how these loans can have a lasting impact on students' credit scores. In this blog post, we'll dive into the intricacies of how student loans affect a student's credit score and what steps can be taken to manage this financial aspect responsibly.
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Parents: Know the College Admissions Timeline
The college admissions process can be tricky for any family, especially those going through it for the first time. Separate financial aid and admissions applications, multiple deadlines at each school, standardized exams, letters of recommendation, required essays, and, this year, changes to federal financial aid. No wonder you feel stress.
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The Student Aid Index: The New Way to Calculate College Aid
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is about to fundamentally change how eligibility for college financial aid is calculated. Here’s what you need to know and a link to a free calculator to estimate eligibility for college aid using the new methodology.
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