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Financial Aid Chaos: What Is Going On?
College financial aid season is here, but cuts to programs like Pell Grants and Work-Study could shrink student aid. Proposed changes to student loans, including eliminating Parent PLUS Loans, may increase costs for families. Parents should understand aid offers, know what to negotiate, and avoid debt that risks their retirement. Exploring state schools, community colleges, and scholarships can help manage costs. Speak with a financial advisor to plan smart for college.

John-Mark Young
Mar 173 min read
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WMWM College Planning Update: June 2024
Along with the final high school transcript sent to the college committed to, students who have been placed on wait-lists might send a...

Lindsey Curry
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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WMWM College Planning Update: March 2024
Not only does March bring green drinks, foul weather, and March Madness, it's also supposed to be the time college acceptances arrive...

Lindsey Curry
Mar 19, 20247 min read
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How to Stay Ahead of the Game: College Planning Update for December 2023
If a student is accepted by their first-choice college and that college uses the College Board's CSS Profile, a financial aid offer will...

Lindsey Curry
Dec 9, 20235 min read
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College Planning Monthly Update: November 2023
When Should I File the FAFSA? As you may already be aware, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not yet open and won't...

Lindsey Curry
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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Monthly College Planning Update: September 2023
There is a new sheriff in town, and a whole new supporting cast of characters. I'm kidding of course, but there is a new FAFSA coming...

Lindsey Curry
Sep 25, 20235 min read
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WHY COLLEGE PLANNING IS A CORE PART OF ANY FINANCIAL PLAN
Activate Baby Step 5. Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to create financial independence for yourself by saving 15% of your...

John-Mark Young
Jul 15, 20235 min read
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MONTHLY COLLEGE PLANNING UPDATE: JULY 2023
That's right! For those of you with kids that are nearing college or college planning has been in your mind lately - it's a two-for July!...

John-Mark Young
Jul 9, 20237 min read
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MONTHLY COLLEGE PLANNING UPDATE: WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS
The months of June and July are primarily known for: Weddings The First Day of Summer Vacations Graduations By now, for those students...

John-Mark Young
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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COLLEGE ED XPRESS: APRIL 2023 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
If The Financial Aid Awards Are Lacking In April, parents of high school seniors are looking at their financial aid letters. It's a...

Lindsey Curry
Apr 10, 20236 min read
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