Paying for College

Tax Deductions for Parents of College Students

Tax Deductions for Parents of College Students

Fortunately there are a few ways to make the process more pleasant during tax time with tax deductions for parents of college students. These college student tax credits can give you a few of your tuition dollars back from the government when you file your taxes each year.

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How to Plan a Budget for College-Bound Teen

How to Plan a Budget for College-Bound Teen

We have had 3 sons in college, and the second and third time around were much easier because we knew what to expect! The biggest concern for us, and many others are all of the college expenses. Here are some things that we learned the first (and second) time around, as we planned a budget for college.

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Fill Out the FAFSA: 5 Tips To Know!

Fill Out the FAFSA: 5 Tips To Know!

Usually the FAFSA due date is October 1 every year, and everyone who has a high school senior all the way through their senior year in college needs to fill this out yearly.

However, this year (2023), the FAFSA will not be ready until December -no exact date is available at this time. (September 2023)

This post is to help you to be ready for the process of filling out the FAFSA whether it’s your first time or you have done it a few times before.

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How Will We Pay For College Next Fall?!

How Will We Pay For College Next Fall?!

Have you saved enough to pay for college? If yes, I applaud you. If not, maybe you’re just like me, hoping to find scholarships to help offset the cost and future debt for your kiddo. Paying for college is no small feat. Read on to find out where you can find money!

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How2WinScholarships Review: NPP Reports

How2WinScholarships Review: NPP Reports

Our NPP How2WinScholarships review has some answers for you. Do you want to know how to help your child find and get scholarships? Did you know that there are so many places to look?

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Prevent Student Loan Debt: Things to Know

Prevent Student Loan Debt: Things to Know

Does your child’s future include college? One big reason to begin making plans for college is MONEY!!! We tried to help our kids as they went through high school and college, by helping them to prevent student loan debt or at least reducing it for them.

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