Tips for Parents

Building a College Funding Plan that Works for All Your Kids

Building a College Funding Plan that Works for All Your Kids

Planning to fund college for one child can be a daunting task, but when you have multiple kids, it can seem monumental. We’re going to give you a few tips for ways to save for college when you have to think about all of your children. Education Savings Account (ESA) – This is a savings …

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Parents: Start Building Your College Funding Plan Now

Parents: Start Building Your College Funding Plan Now

Are your kids entering high school? It’s never too late to start planning to fund college expenses. Are your kids still little? It’s never too early to start either with the high cost of tuition continuing to rise. Here are a few reasons to start building your college funding plan now. Over a 10-year period, …

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How to Maximize College Aid, even if Your Family Isn’t Low Income

How to Maximize College Aid, even if Your Family Isn’t Low Income

Everyone knows that college tuition prices are not inexpensive, and they just continue to rise from year to year. That means just about every family will need assistance if they want to send their kids for more education. Here’s a quick checklist for maximizing college aid, even if your family is well above the poverty …

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Lessons to Learn from the College Admissions Scandal

Lessons to Learn from the College Admissions Scandal

Whether you were shocked or not to learn that corruption dictates how some of the elite attend the top schools in the nation, there are a few things that your family can take away from the whole ordeal. Here are a few lessons to learn from the college admissions scandal. Your family should define what …

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How Upper Middle Class Families Can Fund College

How Upper Middle Class Families Can Fund College

There are some families in the US that can afford to pay for college for their children. Then there are those who get plenty of help from the government due to having a need. But what if your family is somewhere in between? You make more than the middle class, but not enough to fully …

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How Do You Plan on Paying for College

How Do You Plan on Paying for College?

This is an important question for students (and parents of students) who intend to further their education after high school. Since the average American family pays well over $20k per year in tuition fees, very few have that kind of cash on hand. Here is a breakdown of some of your options for funding college. …

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Parental Guidance for Funding College

Parental Guidance for Funding College

It can be intimidating to have one or more children in school. You may begin thinking about saving for college when your kids are still young, and that’s a good idea. What are some other suggestions for funding college? Here are a couple of things you need to know about: Start an education savings account …

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College Summer Programs for High School Students

College Summer Programs for High School Students

Some of the most famous colleges in the country offer summer programs for high school students who are interested in entering their program or who just want to get a jumpstart on college. Here are a few of our favorite summer programs: Harvard – If you are graduating any time in the next three years, …

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3 Ways to Fund a College Education

3 Ways to Fund a College Education

College tuition is expensive, and that is underselling it when it comes to the tuition fees of private universities. How can your family fund a college education for one or more children? Here are three tips. FAFSA – Be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a way to …

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