30 Jul Will grandma’s 529 plan hurt student’s financial aid?

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College savings plans can have unintended consequences for aid. ...

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01 Oct How will the FAFSA look at this account?

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Financial aid formulas will count the student's assets at a higher rate. ...

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01 May How will my son’s inheritance impact financial aid?

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Money in a trust will count differently than a 529 plan. ...

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25 Mar How gifts can impact college financial aid

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It all depends on how the college treats the funds. ...

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13 Mar Who is the custodial parent for the FAFSA?

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The feds make the rules to determine who is the custodial parent....

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13 Feb Will I qualify for college financial aid?

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You'll have to share a lot of information to qualify for financial aid. ...

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28 Nov Will my son’s part-time job hurt financial aid?

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Understand how a student's income counts for financial aid purposes. ...

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16 Aug Does Social Security count on the FAFSA?

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You have to look at your total income to decide. ...

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28 Jun Clueless about 529 plans? Here’s a guide

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Everything you need to know before choosing a 529 plan. ...

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25 Jun How inherited assets count on the FAFSA

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A child who has lost parents may lose out on financial aid. ...

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