What is a 529 plan? A 529 is a tax-advantaged college savings plan that can now be used for K-12 tuition as well. You make after-tax contributions and your earnings…
This post was originally published on March 28, 2019. It was updated on September 6, 2019. Putting the College Admissions Scandal in Perspective The recent college admissions scandal should give…
How Did an Average Student Obtain Such a Massive Scholarship? In this audio interview, Tim McFillin of The College Funding Coach sits down with Tracy O’Grady, a military veteran and…
Test-Optional Admissions Defined If your student is not a skilled test-taker, we have great news for you. Now, more than ever, colleges are ending requirements that applicants must submit SAT…
In recent weeks, the GI Bill has received new attention because of a major change that the Department of Defense implemented on July 12, 2019. The DOD instituted a 16-year…
Tracking Expenses When it comes to college, many people often overlook or underestimate the costs above and beyond tuition. Housing, food, student fees, sporting event tickets, textbooks, and even gas—…
College is a very large expense and if you have multiple kids going to school, it could end up costing more than your primary residence. Unlike your primary residence, however,…
This article was originally published on March 16, 2013. It was updated on June 20, 2019. One of the biggest problems in planning to pay for college is that most…
Loans, Loans, Loans, and More Loans There has been much talk lately in the media about the staggering amount of outstanding student loan debt. The statistics are alarming: At the…
Skewed Perceptions: “Only State Universities Are Affordable” Why do so many college applicants only apply to public universities? They believe that private schools will cost more money, and they won’t…