Grandparents Can Save With 529 Plans
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2023 Grandparents place a high value on higher education and want to give their grandchildren the best possible start […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an 11th-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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Transfer Credits Can Stretch Your 529 Savings Further
National Transfer Student Week, held Oct. 16-21, 2023, focuses on the education journey for students who start at a community college, trade or vocational schools and then transfer to a […]
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529s Are An Essential Part Of Parenting
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and the Assistant State Treasurer for the Nebraska 529 College Savings Program October 10, 2023 2023 has seen a resurgence […]
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FAFSA Start Delayed as Financial Aid Formula Changes
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education The U.S. Department of Education has made some big changes to how eligibility for college financial aid is calculated. The changes come from […]
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How to Save for College
By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority September 26, 2023 My husband works in the bicycle industry. As a bit of an expert, he regularly is asked, “What’s […]
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Saving For Higher Education Is Always Better Than Borrowing
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education Reprinted from September 2022 Most families use a combination of sources to pay for higher education, including savings, current income, and financial […]
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Grandparents and College Savings
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan September 12, 2023 Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by their special bond with […]
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Busting 529 College Savings Myths
By Cheryl Rapp, Edvest 529 College Savings Plan September 5, 2023 All the myths surrounding 529 plans can prevent families from taking advantage of the great benefits of a 529 […]
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Big Growth Seen Ahead of “College Savings Month” for 529 Plans
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and the Assistant State Treasurer for the Nebraska 529 College Savings Program August 29, 2023 As we welcome another school […]
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Help Preschoolers Blossom with 529 College Savings Accounts
By Chelsea Wunnicke, Wisconsin College Savings Program August 23, 2023 Raising preschool children is not easy. While they provide sweet smiles, joyful laughter, and hugs, they also come with strong […]
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Navigating the First Year of College: A Guide for Both Students and Parents
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska August 15, 2023 Navigating the first year of college can feel overwhelming, not just for your first-time college student but also […]