The Texas Tuition Promise Fund Explained

By The College Funding Coach / January 10, 2023

This article was originally posted on September 7, 2021. It was updated on January 10, 2023. — Introduction to Prepaid Tuition Plans Saving for your child’s college education is one…

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Secure Act 2.0: Big Changes to Retirement and College Funding Signed Into Law

By The College Funding Coach / January 7, 2023

For a more in-depth review, check out the webinar recording from January 2023: Exploring the New Laws Surrounding Retirement and College Funding — The initial Secure Act was passed in December…

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Saving for College Using the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan

By The College Funding Coach / December 20, 2022

As a parent, what should you be doing to prepare for college? When should you start saving? How much should you save? Where do you save? What if it isn’t…

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Want to Minimize Student Debt? Don’t Go to College for Six Years

By The College Funding Coach / December 6, 2022

College costs, and by extension, student debt, have gotten out of hand. There are numerous ideas and opinions on how to best address the student loan crisis, ranging from federal…

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Endowments: Finding Out Where the Money Is

By The College Funding Coach / November 16, 2022

For many Americans, affordability will be a major factor in their college decision. Therefore, it’s incredibly helpful to find out which schools have deep pockets and a generous disposition. So,…

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The Road to 120: Graduating College in Three Years

By The College Funding Coach / November 8, 2022

A Possible Strategy to Help Minimize the Cost of College With current graduation rates pushing beyond four or even five years, you may be surprised that graduating in three years…

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Going to College Abroad: Frequently Asked Questions

By The College Funding Coach / October 25, 2022

We’re excited to provide some follow-up Q&A after our collaborative event, “How Families With High EFCs Can Save Money By Going to Universities Abroad” (watch the recording here). We had…

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6 Ways College-Bound Students Can Plan Ahead to Stand Out Later

By Online Media Source / August 29, 2022

It’s never been more difficult to get into college. More students are throwing their hats in the ring at more schools. This is largely in part due to the test-optional…

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My Kid Is a Decent Student but We Will Not Qualify for Need-Based Financial Aid

By Hugo Carvajal / August 16, 2022

I hear this a lot. And by a lot, I mean almost every day. This is one of the most common issues for families trying to pay for college. Calculate…

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Little-Known Secrets for a Smooth and Successful Dorm Move-In Day

By Shana Despres / July 18, 2022

First, congratulations on achieving this rite of passage.  It’s an exciting time for your family! Second, the more you can plan and prepare for your student’s move-in day, the easier…

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