by Danny Cieniewicz | Sep 20, 2023 | FAFSA, Financial Aid, Student Loans
Parent PLUS loans can create a lot of tension between the parent and the student who’s going to college. Most parents may not be aware that the loan is in your name as the parent. And at best, it’ll be a handshake agreement between you and your child to...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Sep 15, 2023 | College, FAFSA
If you haven’t heard, the FAFSA Simplification Act is here. It’s coming with the start of the 2024-2025 school year. You may not be aware, but that school year actually starts in 2023. The FAFSA has previously opened on October 1 of the year prior to the...
by Danny Cieniewicz | May 19, 2023 | FAFSA, Financial Aid
If you have followed me in the past, you know that I write about properly paying for college. The net cost of college is made up of a number of different factors. But a large one is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI). For reference, the...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 27, 2023 | CSS Profile, FAFSA, Financial Aid
Some colleges are expensive – like CRAZY expensive. Others still cost a pretty penny, but are reasonable. What gives? Well, not all colleges use the same criteria by which they charge. As we know, navigating the world of financial aid can be overwhelming. But...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 20, 2023 | 529 Plans, FAFSA, Financial Aid
529 plans are an ever-increasing way for families to save for their children’s education. As mentioned in prior posts, these tax-advantaged investment accounts allow families to set aside funds for college or other qualified education expenses, with a potential...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 16, 2023 | FAFSA, Financial Aid
For divorced parents who have college-bound children, figuring out how to pay for college can be a task. However, there are financial aid options available to divorced parents and their children to help make college more affordable. In this post, you will learn the...
