Viewpoints about College planning
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Five things to do after receiving a college acceptance letter
Has your child been accepted to college? There’s a lot to do between now and when you drop him or her off on campus for the first time, including the five listed here.
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Can grandparents gift to a 529 account?
Did you know that grandparents can open and maintain a 529 education savings account without worrying about financial aid eligibility?
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Five things you may not know about 529 plans
Did you know that 529 education savings plans are 25 years old?
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Does having a 529 account affect financial aid?
Learn why many parents are reluctant to open a 529 account because they think it’ll affect their child’s eligibility for financial aid.
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Early decision: four considerations before your child applies to college
Think of early decision as potentially being in the VIP line for college admissions. While most admissions applications are due in January, early decision allows students to apply to their first-choice school by early November. If accepted, the student must withdraw any regular admissions applications and must attend the college.
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Is your child considering trade school? Tap into your 529
If your child is considering educational opportunities outside of the traditional college degree, you may be able to use tax-free distributions from your 529 account to pay for your student’s qualified educational expenses.
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Four things to know before applying to grad school
Have you been thinking about attending graduate school? Will an advanced degree help you advance your career? Perhaps the pandemic has caused you to reprioritize your professional goals. Whatever your reasons, there are a few things you should know before starting the application process.
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Five tips to get the most out of visiting colleges
Visiting campuses can be one of the most exciting things about deciding where to go to college. It’s often your first taste of the undergraduate lifestyle. How are the classroom facilities? Which types of dorm rooms do they have? How’s the food? Which kinds of social activities are available?
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Borrowing for college? Four things to know about PLUS loans
As a parent, you’ve set aside savings for your child's college, supported their goals, and helped them through the decision process. But even with scholarships and student loans, you still don’t have enough. You do have options.
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Three reasons why you should apply for financial aid now
Your child is getting ready for college and has visited campuses, filled out applications, and waited for the acceptance letters. But have you and your family really done everything you can do?
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