We hear these stories every day. Mom, Dad, and high school junior visit a college. Junior is thrilled with the school--loves everything about it. Mom and Dad discover too late... read more →
Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core, has some thoughts to share about high school course options and how they can save money on college. At The Core... read more →
The FAFSA Simplification Act will take full effect with the 2024–25 financial aid season, including the roll out of an overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As... read more →
This time of year, juniors are starting to consider where they want to apply in the coming year and seniors are starting their application and financial aid process now through... read more →
Did you know no actual mythological stories exist about the unicorn? “The truth is, unlike almost every single other mythical creature, the unicorn does not appear anywhere in any culture's... read more →
The United States is home to approximately 6,000 colleges and universities. Having that many schools to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse. Yes, every student can... read more →
Paying the high cost of college requires a multi-pronged strategy. For most families, a 529 plan on its own is not enough to cover the out of pocket expense of... read more →
Do you know what is scary?! We’re not talking zombies, ghosts, or witches. We're talking scary student loans! How about these facts? The current outstanding student loan debt in the... read more →
To encourage saving for college, many states in the US allow for an in-state tax deduction up to a certain amount for savings invested in that state’s 529 plan. Starting... read more →
Changes to the tax code and how they impact paying for college If you follow the news (and who doesn’t today?!), you know the tax code has undergone a major... read more →
