ICYMI, here is my conversation with Richard Ellis of my529. Some key takeaways: When looking for the “best” 529, start by checking if your state offers a tax benefit for contributions to its plan. If not, look for a plan that offers low-cost, diversified portfolios and low plan fees. Research has shown that students whose families have any amount of…
If I were the betting type, I’d bet that the Asset Protection Allowance is the part of the FAFSA that gets the most attention. For this fall’s FAFSA, there’s a little bit of good news: It’s finally going up! This should be tempered by: Not by much! The Asset Protection Allowance is probably the strangest calculation in all of FAFSA…
If you’re the parent of a student athlete, you’ll want to watch this interview with Kathy Connor of Connor College Consulting. A former D1 student-athlete, Kathy is also mom to two college athletes (D1 and D3) and a college admissions consultant specializing in student athletes, so she has seen college athletics from every angle. A few key takeaways: Athletic scholarships…
Lately I’ve heard from several families whose students have received revised financial aid awards that canceled or reduced their work-study. What does that mean? What should you do if this happens to you? Let’s start with what work-study is: an on-campus (generally, though some are private sector) job that is partially subsidized by the Department of Education. Schools love work-study…
I keep hearing variations on the theme of, “When things are uncertain, it’s helpful to have specific tasks to do.” So here is a to do list for you, sorted by your student’s age. Current College Student Check your course schedule to confirm if your in-person and online courses align such that you can get to both. Make sure you…