Yes, but usually not directly inside the FAFSA itself. Families should complete the FAFSA using the required tax-year information, even if that tax return no longer reflects their current financial…
The direct answer: taxable military retirement pay is generally treated like other taxable retirement or pension income on the FAFSA. If it appears on the parent’s federal tax return, it…
Yes, there are some employers and programs that may help pay for veterinary school, but families should understand the fine print before counting on this as a primary college funding…
This is one of the most common questions remarried parents ask, and it can be frustrating when a new spouse has no intention of helping pay for college. Under current…
By Chris Jenkins and Tim McFillin For many families, summer is when the college search starts to feel real. Campus visits begin filling the calendar. Students start narrowing down potential…
Over the past few years, I have seen a lot more parents with healthy annual incomes $200,000+ receive solid need based financial aid packages from the highest ranked universities. As…
What Are College Funding Workshops for Parents? College funding workshops are educational sessions that help families understand how to save, plan, and pay for college in a more strategic way.…
By Jimmy Hicks and Brian WeymanThe College Funding Coach® TuitionCents Webinar Series For many families, the college search starts with rankings, reputation, and name recognition. But in today’s environment of…