Welcome to the final part of the Financial Aid Finder's five-part FAFSA Workshop. If you want to catch up on parts 1-4, follow these links: Essential FAFSA Documents FSA ID Common FAFSA Blunders FAFSA Deadlines Well, we have arrived at the final installment of our FAFSA workshop. For some of you, this may no longer be relevant, since you had March 1st (or earlier) … [Read more...] about FAFSA Workshop – Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions
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Home Equity Loans to Pay for College
Before you gamble the ranch on your child's college education, do a little research to make sure it's worth it. There are several reasons that a Home-Equity Loan may not be a good idea. In a recent article on Bloomberg.Com, these types of student loans can get you into trouble. Home-Equity Loans can make an impact on your financial situation in a big way such as: on your tax … [Read more...] about Home Equity Loans to Pay for College
529 College Savings Plans Help Fill Student Financial Aid Needs
It's never too late to save for your children's education. Even if your child is a teenager, save as much money as you can until they are ready to attend college. One way to save is with a 529 college savings plan. A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan that puts money aside for higher education, and can offset the amount needed in the form of college student … [Read more...] about 529 College Savings Plans Help Fill Student Financial Aid Needs
Saving for College – Start Planning Early
It's never too early to start planning for how you are going to pay for your child's college education. Saving for college is critical. Public Universities tend to raise tuition every year! It's scary to imagine what that cost might be eighteen years from now. If you have just had a baby or plan to have one very soon here are a few thoughts you might want to consider. … [Read more...] about Saving for College – Start Planning Early
Getting the most out of Financial Aid Night
At senior high schools around the country, the financial aid night has become a common fall event. With financial aid becoming more complex, many high school counseling offices are wisely choosing to invite the experts in to discuss the details of applying for and accepting financial aid. One thing to remember is that if your high school does not offer such an event, you can … [Read more...] about Getting the most out of Financial Aid Night