Best 529 Plan Investment Strategy
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How Does A 529 Plan Affect Your Financial Aid And FAFSA?
How does a 529 plan affect your financial aid and how to report a 529 plan on your FAFSA.
Student Loan ‘Fresh Start’ Program: Helping Borrowers Out Of Default
The Fresh Start program is designed to help 7.5 million student loan borrowers get out of default on their student loan debt.
No-Loan Colleges: What To Know And Gotchas To Avoid
No-loan colleges are designed to ensure students can attend college without student loans. But these financial aid policies have pros and cons.
Will The SAVE Plan Survive Legal Challenges?
Will the SAVE plan’s loan forgiveness survive these court battles? Our expert take on what you should know.
Analyzing Excessive 529 Plan Fees And Conflicts Of Interest
Recently, two researchers have identified problems in how some states manage their 529 college savings plans and how 529 plan fees are assessed.
How To Protect Against Predatory Lending
We list the tell-tale signs of predatory lending and explain what steps borrowers can take to protect themselves against unfair loan terms.
Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
A grandparent-owned 529 plan is a type of college savings plan where the account owner is a grandparent, as opposed to a parent.
Undermatching: Why Do Smart Low-Income Students Not Enroll In Selective Colleges?
Why are talented, low-income students underrepresented in selective colleges? We explore the causes of undermatching and ways to reduce it.
How To Get Help For Your Loans If You Were Defrauded By Your College
Borrowers who were defrauded by their colleges may be able to get their federal student loans canceled and payments refunded. Learn how.
Tuition-Free Colleges: What You Need To Know
Tuition-free college is a strong draw for students, but there are many caveats that may cause them to fall short for low-income students.