The 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is set, but while the teams prepare for the gridiron, families across the country are facing a different kind of competition: the college financial
In Part 1 of College Planning with Tax Strategies, we looked at tax strategies higher-income families can use, including gifting appreciated assets to your child and personal tax filings. Today,
December is an exciting time for high school seniors and their parents, as you are likely to start receiving acceptance letters and initial scholarship offers from colleges. It feels great
So you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA? Congratulations on completing this often onerous task! Sometimes after filing, changes happen that need correction. What if
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with an admissions director from a top liberal arts school, and the message they’re hearing directly from employers is crystal clear:
Higher-income families that attend the high school financial aid night often walk away with nothing but frustration and feeling like it was a waste of time. If you’re one of
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step in securing college funding, and for families navigating divorce or separation, the process comes with unique and
Many employers are already in or about to begin their annual open enrollment period for employee benefits. This is the key time of year to review your options and make
Applying for financial aid is a critical step in making college affordable, but the process is complex and full of potential missteps. Simple mistakes on financial aid applications — such
Determining financial aid is based on a family’s “need.” Need is determined by looking at a family’s income and assets — and, in some financial aid applications, expenses like medical
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