Sep 22, 2014 | Article, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
image by flickr user 401(K)2012, cc license A lot of college financial news hit the internet over the weekend and today. Catch up on what you may have missed below. Inside Higher Ed: New Jersey Bill Would Freeze Tuition — at Private...
Jun 9, 2014 | Article, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
sallie mae, how america pays for college, figure 11 It’s been known for a while that grandparents help their grandchildren to save and pay for college. But what is that role exactly? Little has been known before. For instance, in Sallie...
Feb 27, 2014 | Article, Preparing
college fund image by flickr user smartstep (cc license) This week has been America Saves Week. Sponsored by many organizations and banks, America Saves Week is “is an annual opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior and a chance...
Feb 4, 2014 | Article, Research & Advocacy
image on cc license from flickr user Tax Credits 85 percent of parents report that saving for college is one of their top three savings priorities for 2014. One-third (34 percent) name it their top savings priority for the New Year.This...
Jan 29, 2014 | Article, Cost of College, Paying for College, Preparing
photo by flickr user lendingmemo (cc license) A recent Reuters piece details a few tricks that some families do in hopes of getting a better financial aid offers. However, unlike most news articles concerning financial aid tricks, these tricks are...
May 10, 2013 | Article, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
pic from Flickr user Tax Credits Introduction A sad truth of higher education is that not every student will graduate. Some students don’t persist because they struggle with college life or academics, but quite a few others withdraw for financial reasons or...
Feb 19, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report regarding 529 Plans. 529 Plans are widely-accessible savings plans that parents can use to contribute to future college expenses. Citing difficulty for many to pay for college (largely...
Apr 1, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
“It’s decision time for high school seniors who’ve applied to college and received acceptance letters. And as tuition levels rise, especially at top-level private schools, a growing number of financial experts are warning students to steer clear of...
