
March 2016 Newsletter
March 2016 Newsletter
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Featured Find
Rising Costs Brings New Focus on How Colleges Set Their Prices
When Reza Sabooni was accepted to Emory University, the advertised price was an intimidating $63,058 a year.
A determined negotiator who is now a sophomore majoring in business, Sabooni ended up paying much less than that. The university at first agreed to cover only half of the cost, but ended up taking care of two-thirds through discounts and financial aid – though Sabooni still has had to borrow some $20,000 a year in loans.
The experience, he says, “was stressful.”
How to Survive Paying for College Workshops & Webinars
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Senior Scoop
Will My Scholarships Be Taxable?
Scholarships, grants and fellowships are not taxed when:
- You are seeking a degree at an eligible institution (full time or part time).
- The money is used for tuition and fees for enrolling or attending that eligible school.
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At Westface College Planning, we work with families to help you plan for and navigate the “paying for college” process. We teach you how to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses, maximize financial aid eligibility, understand the best way to navigate through the college selection process and prioritize your sources of college funds to protect your life savings!
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March 2016 – Issue #53
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