Grandparents often look for ways to leave a lasting legacy. While toys and clothes are quickly outgrown, the gift of a debt-free education lasts a lifetime. For Ohio residents, the
The deadlines to sign up for the ACT and SAT over the summer and into the fall are approaching, and, as a college financial planning professional, I see families overestimate
Key Takeaways: Federal student loan rates are rising for 2026–2027, making borrowing decisions more important than ever. A new 1% autopay discount can help reduce costs for eligible borrowers. New
Key Takeaways: Parent PLUS borrowers have a limited window to protect their future borrowing and repayment options. Taking action before July 1, 2026, may help families preserve access to more
Key Takeaways: College visits help students evaluate academic fit, campus culture, and overall college experience. A thoughtful campus tour goes beyond the highlights to uncover what daily life is really
Key Takeaways: The SAVE plan’s end changes how borrowers approach federal student loan repayment and forgiveness options. The new RAP system may affect monthly payments, repayment timelines, and long-term costs.
For decades, paying for higher education often relied on a simple, if risky, math equation: whatever the college charged, federal PLUS loans would cover. Because Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS
Is your student obsessed with the romanticism of international student life? Who wouldn’t want to spend their weekends exploring the cafes of Paris, riding bullet trains through Tokyo, or studying
The landscape of American higher education is undergoing its most radical transformation in a generation. For decades, the narrative surrounding graduate and professional school was simple: if you put in
When families first open a College 529 plan, their primary concern is to ensure they will have enough to cover the rising costs of college tuition years down the road.
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