Laura Snead Morgan, Vice President of Communications, Savings, and Legal Affairs, College Foundation Inc. October 29, 2019 When I was younger, I worried about a monster under the bed. These days, as I fall asleep, my mind goes through my responsibilities, and I’ll realize that my daughter’s birthday is in less than two weeks and […]
By Jonathan Hughes, Associate Director of College Planning and Education, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority June 26, 2019 Financial aid is awarded based on two separate factors: merit and financial need. When you hear about academic, artistic, or athletic scholarships, these are examples of merit-based aid, granted in recognition of student achievement. In most cases, family […]
By Nancy Farmer, President, Private College 529 Plan August 2, 2016 If you have a child about to start senior year in high school, you are probably thinking, “They grow up so fast.” Here’s another indication of life on fast-forward: It’s time to take concrete steps to get financial aid for college. That will help […]
By Jim DiUlio, Director of Wisconsin’s 529 college savings program January 25, 2016 The FAFSA season just opened, and if you’re currently in college you know this annual activity. However, for first-time college students in 2016, here are some tips to get started. There are two family-friendly changes to FAFSA this year, and there are […]