By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2022 In the military, you learn the importance of making a plan. In everything you do, there is a deliberate process to take the available resources and apply them for the best course of action. The same is true when you make a […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority In case you weren’t aware, it’s National Transfer Student Week. You might be wondering what transferring college credits has to do with saving for college. The reality is that the amount of credits that a student can transfer, from a lower-priced institution to a higher-priced one, […]
July 12, 2022 Once the school year is over, most children put away their backpacks and avoid anything educational for the summer. But you can encourage them to keep learning during their break and make it fun! Here are some easy ideas to try. Many local libraries offer summer reading challenges, usually with prizes, for […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 7, 2021 The first few years of parenthood go by in a flash. As you settle in with your family, take some time to figure out how you’d like to support your child’s future higher education. It’s best to start saving as early as possible. However, […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all Veterans. Nineteen million or less than 1% of the United States’ population are Veterans. Two million men and women currently are actively serving in U.S. […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your child is born. The next best time? Today.” If it’s difficult to find extra funds to save for a higher education when you first bring […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 8, 2021 One of the most frequently asked questions about 529 plans is: “What happens to the 529 if my child receives a full ride?” While we certainly hope your child does earn that amazing academic or athletic achievement, research shows that the odds are […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 8, 2020 You know the saying, “It’s never too late…” Truly, it’s never too late to save for your child’s college education in a 529 plan, even if it’s their senior year of high school. Why? 529 plans offer many benefits to enhance the growth […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority July 14, 2020 For students getting ready to start their senior year, summer is an ideal time to prepare for college before their final year of high school. There are many steps your student can take this summer to make themselves more appealing for college admissions. Studying […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 2, 2020 During these turbulent times, it’s completely normal and natural to be worried about your savings, including your 529 account. So we join our voiceswith many others: Do not panic. Swings in the stock market are normal, and the market recovers over time. So […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority April 14, 2020 April 15 is the traditional filing deadline for federal income tax returns. Due to the monumental societal changes occurring nationwide caused by COVID-19, the federal government has extended the 2019 tax filing deadline to July 15. Your state may have also adopted a new […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 5, 2019 We owe much to our country’s military. On this Veterans Day, let’s express our gratitude to all those who have served and are serving our great nation. There are currently over 19 million veterans in the United States today and over 2 million […]