Researching Student Loans

By Erik Fischer / November 5, 2019

The Current Student Loan Situation It’s fair to say the student loan environment has…and I believe this is the technical term…gotten completely out of control. As of 2023, total student…

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College Planning Alphabet Soup – FAFSA, CSS, EFC, COA

By Erik Fischer / October 30, 2019

Have you ever had a job or been in a business where acronyms seemed to exist in every email subject line, every report, and every team meeting?  Of course, we…

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Utilizing the College Board Website for Research

By Erik Fischer / October 22, 2019

Finding Answers to Your College Questions When it comes to preparing for college, there are many important questions that a family has to ask. Here are some of the big…

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Unclaimed Money for College: Will You Claim Yours?

By Willis Holdeman / October 17, 2019

Your Annual FAFSA Reminder This school year, there will between $2 billion and $3 billion left on the table by students that would qualify for it if they just fill…

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How to Research Scholarships

By Erik Fischer / October 17, 2019

Figure Out How NOT to Pay for College Funding college is one of the most difficult financial hurdles for any American family.  A college degree, despite changing narratives, is still…

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When Multi-Generation College Planning Goes Wrong

By Jacob Martin / October 11, 2019

Why Using the Correct Type of Life Insurance for College Funding is Critical  Have you ever heard the phrase, “grandparents have it easy! They get all the fun, then hand…

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Average College Tuition In America

By Online Media Source / October 10, 2019

Overview: The Current Situation of Student Loan Debt Is a college diploma even worth it in 2019? In recent years, college has been the logical next step for many high…

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Overlooked Benefit of 529 Plans: State Tax Deductions

By The College Funding Coach / October 4, 2019

What is a 529 plan? A 529 is a tax-advantaged college savings plan that can now be used for K-12 tuition as well. You make after-tax contributions and your earnings…

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Stop the Insanity: Thoughts on the College Cost Crisis

By JimWehr / September 6, 2019

This post was originally published on March 28, 2019. It was updated on September 6, 2019. Putting the College Admissions Scandal in Perspective The recent college admissions scandal should give…

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This Smart Virginia Mom Got Her Son a $150,000 Scholarship

By Tim McFillin / August 22, 2019

How Did an Average Student Obtain Such a Massive Scholarship? In this audio interview, Tim McFillin of The College Funding Coach sits down with Tracy O’Grady, a military veteran and…

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