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Starting and Completing the CSS Profile
For parents and high school seniors alike, the process of applying for financial aid for college can be overwhelming. My own mother (6 kids in 7.5 years), took this bull by the horns. I still admire in amazement what she was able to do. Learning this process and...
Does a 529 Plan Affect 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...
Financial Aid with Divorced Parents
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...
Can Financial Aid Be Used for Rent?
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, it’s important...