30 Oct Understanding financial aid forms

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What you need to know about the FAFSA and the CSS Profile....

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01 Oct How much will my raise hurt financial aid?

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Parent income plays a big part in financial aid eligibility. ...

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04 Aug How can I lower my EFC for college?

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Strategies to minimize how much you have to pay for college...

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02 Jul Using assets to pay debt to help financial aid

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How reducing your taxable assets may impact financial aid...

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15 Jun Investing a lump sum when college is close

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Take care when investing money you need for college bills...

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01 Jun I saved too much for college. Now what?

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Your options for extra money in a 529 Plan...

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17 Apr A primer on spending college savings accounts

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How to use 529 plans, Coverdells and custodial accounts to your greatest advantage. ...

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17 Apr Inherited IRAs, taxes and college funding

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Distributions from inherited IRAs could impact financial aid....

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14 Apr Can my student be considered “independent” for financial aid?

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It's not easy to declare your student "independent."...

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30 Oct Positioning your finances to maximize financial aid

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When college is close, where you have your money could make a big different in the financial aid your student receives. Here are some tips....

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