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June Newsletter 2014: Rising Student Loan Rates, The Western Undergraduate Exchange & More
It’s June! Warm afternoons, days spent with your toes in the sand at the beach, tossing aside winter and spring attire for jean shorts and tank tops… Yes, summer is here! Congratulations if you have a soon to be college freshmen. This summer will be a critical time to create your detailed college funding plan…
May 2014 Newsletter: How Much to Borrow for College, 5 Steps to Building a Smart Budget & More
It’s May! May 1st was the deadline for most college decisions. Congratulations to those seniors who made their challenging college choice! For those of you with young kids, you may wonder which type of savings plan is right for your child’s college fund. Should you consider saving in a 529 plan, a brokerage account,…
April 2014 Newsletter: College Meal Plans, FAFSA Confusion & More
It’s April! If you’re the parent of a senior, your soon-to-be college student has received acceptance and award letters. They will be making their tough final college choice this month. A not-so-tough, but important, next decision will be the sifting through the options for college meal plans. This month’s Senior Scoop describes a general overview of common…
March Newsletter 2014: College Award Letters, TACS & More
It’s March! We’ve officially dived into spring, and if you are a senior, it’s decision time! The time has arrived to weigh your college options and finalize your college funding plan. Remind your student to keep an eye out for award letters, some of which are now sent via e-mail. As award letters come flooding…
February Newsletter 2014: Writing Contest, Merit Aid Restrictions, Senior Checklist & More
It’s February! You may think it’s too early to file your tax returns, but if you have a senior, there are reasons to take action as soon as possible. If you complete your income tax return and update your FAFSA before colleges send out award letters in March, you can expect a more accurate financial…
January Newsletter 2014: Early-Bird Scholarships, Digital Learning & More
It’s January! It’s time to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible. Not only is it a load off your mind, but you’re also guaranteed aid that may otherwise be turned down to students who wait months down the road to apply. The earlier, the better! If you have any FAFSA questions, sign up for…