Jul
10
COVID-19 continues to shake the college world, and it is an ever-changing landscape. Colleges are now issuing statements about their plans for the fall. Some are changing semester start and end dates--doing away with fall breaks. Many colleges are offering classes totally online, some are hoping for in-person classes, and...
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Jun
26
Every July 1st, federal student loan interest rates are adjusted for the upcoming year. In 2020, those rates will drop to historic levels. Why did this happen? What does this mean for families? Effective July 1, 2020, The new federal student loans rate for undergraduates will drop from 4.53% last...
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Jun
18
Work-study federal student aid…what is it and who can take advantage of it? When today’s Gen X parents were college students, they could earn enough money through their own work and employment to make a serious dent in their college costs. Recently, one parent (a cattleman) told us he sold...
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Jun
12
As we write this blog, our country is griped in a pandemic. Practically everything shut down, and now we are beginning the slow process of adjusting to our new normal and opening again. Current college students returning to campus in the fall are wondering what it will look like. Parents...
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Jun
05
One of the types of federal student loans available are Parent PLUS Loans. These types of loans are meant to fill the gaps when a family does not have enough money to pay for college, and the limit on the federal direct student loans is not enough. We want to...
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May
29
College is expensive. We know you aren't shocked by that statement. We all hear the news. It is easy to feel outrage at the skyrocketing price tag for college, and you can understand why. According to the Department of Education, the average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew...
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May
22
Once upon a time there were two families. Both families had well-paying jobs, and their children were bright hard-workers who were academically successful. The Smith family, Sam and Sarah, had three children. The Jones family, Jim and Jill, also had three children, and just like the Smiths they were lucky...
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May
15
You did everything right. You planned out how to pay for college in four years just like we recommend. Then along comes COVID-19 and suddenly your reality has changed. Maybe a parent lost a job and their health insurance. Your business took a direct hit. A student's summer employment and...
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May
07
529 plans are a great way to take advantage of potential tax savings and grow your investment in a simple and flexible way. But did you know these secrets that you can take advantage of? 1. You can choose to "superfund" a 529 plan. If you have a wealthy grandparent...
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Apr
23
Our world is all topsy-turvy. COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. Hopefully as you read this you and your loved ones are healthy and making your way through this time of turmoil. The world of college admissions has been rocked as well. College visits have become virtual. SAT/ACT...
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