Category: College Planning

We are at the breaking point. The price of college has risen to the point where enrollment is declining. The cost has reached the point where families simply can’t afford

You’ve been saving in your 529 plan getting ready for that day when your student goes off to college. Well, the day has finally come. What now?! What do parents

What if you could lock in today’s tuition for a child who won’t actually go away to college for many years? What if you could save money to pay for

Going to college is an investment. If you are going to spend upwards of $100,000 on something, it better be worth the money, and just like any other investment you must make the most of it.

Unfortunately, a new study showed that millennials are graduating with more advanced degrees than their boomer parents BUT are earning less.

Have you seen the headlines? The government was making it harder for students to file their federal financial aid applications. In March without warning, the IRS shut down the Data Retrieval Tool with the statement that it was not secure and could be a security risk to personal information on file with the IRS.

Preparing for the ACT and SAT is an important part of the college prep process. Not only do these tests play a role in college acceptance, they are also a significant factor in winning scholarships.

Determining a family’s need when looking at college costs, can be a tricky task because different colleges come at the problem in different ways. Each of the 3 different methodologies could save thousands of dollars depending on a family’s financial situation, but understanding which formula your targeted colleges use and how each works is key to finding those savings.

The Secretary of Education is the Chief Operating Officer of the US Department of Education. As our title mentions, we are not talking about little numbers for this COO. We’re talking about $127 billion budget annually!