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The 529 Plan Guide for PA Residents

The 529 Plan Guide for PA Residents

by Danny Cieniewicz | Mar 15, 2023 | 529 Plans, Saving for College, Taxes

When it comes to saving & paying for college, 529 plans are a force to be reckoned with. They’re not perfect, but they are as good a tool as you can find. Thankfully, Congress has passed legislation in recent years to further bolster 529 plan benefits. For...
Other Sources of Financial Aid for PA Residents

Other Sources of Financial Aid for PA Residents

by Danny Cieniewicz | Mar 14, 2023 | Financial Aid, Saving for College

We’ve covered things like grants, scholarships, and loans that PA residents can take advantage of to this point. Fortunately, there are a few other miscellaneous sources of financial aid available to Pennsylvania residents. In this post, we’ll discuss...
The Scholarship Guide

The Scholarship Guide

by Danny Cieniewicz | Mar 7, 2023 | College, Financial Aid, Saving for College, Scholarships

This post will serve as a one-stop shop for scholarship brainstorming. This is the complete and exhaustive guide you will need to find scholarships to pay for schooling. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of any scholarships, and work will need to be completed on your...
How Useful are Net Price Calculators

How Useful are Net Price Calculators

by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 27, 2023 | Financial Aid, Saving for College, Scholarships

If you’re searching for college, one of the first things you’re looking to find is the cost. It should appear obvious to some, but it can actually be an adventure that is challenging to find. It’s rare you’re going to spend the full cost of...

Does a 529 Plan Affect Financial Aid?

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...
Can Financial Aid Be Used for Rent?

Can Financial Aid Be Used for Rent?

by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 16, 2023 | 529 Plans, Financial Aid

Can financial aid be used for rent?  It’s a good question, and there are some complexities to it. In this post, we’ll look at these complexities and provide you with everything you need to know about using financial aid to pay for rent. That said,...
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