As the spooky Halloween season is upon us, I’m reminded that most students searching for scholarships are already buried in the college application process, and one more thing seems daunting.…
“Millions of well-intended parents and guidance counselors see apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities as “vocational consolation prizes,” best suited for those not cut out for the brass ring: a four-year…
It’s become quite common for parents, relatives, and friends to gift one of those “survive college” manuals to their recent graduates. These books can be fun and witty but often…
Many parents start to ask this question when their child is about to start college. I’ll give you the simple but vague answer right away – you should at least…
As high school seniors dash to secure private scholarship funding for the fall, juniors and their parents need to start turning their attention to private scholarships now. There are many…
Putting Private Scholarships In Perspective Most college scholarships are available through the colleges themselves in the form of merit aid or tuition discounting. You can also access free money through…
This post was updated on March 9, 2023. It was originally published on March 23, 2021. — Colleges are mailing financial aid award letters to millions of college-bound students, and…
The Major Changes to REPAYE The Biden administration and the Department of Education are proposing dramatic changes to the current REPAYE (Revised Pay as You Earn) repayment plan for federal…
Taxes are a big consideration when it comes to saving for college or retirement. We do not know what tax rates will be 10, 20 or 30 years into the…
This article was originally posted on September 7, 2021. It was updated on January 10, 2023. — Introduction to Prepaid Tuition Plans Saving for your child’s college education is one…