by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 8, 2026 | College Savings Plans
About 15% of U.S. households use 529 College Savings Accounts (529) as college savings instruments. The suitability of a 529 account for this purpose depends on the owner’s situation. For most families who are reasonably confident that their a child will pursue...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 1, 2026 | Enrollment
International students comprise 6% of enrollees at U.S. colleges and universities. Reliance on revenue from international students varies widely, but for many large public and private research universities, foreign students are a vital source of revenue. Public...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 29, 2026 | Majors
For a student, selecting the right major hinges on two factors, first, life goals, and second, identifying the subject that most excites the student’s passion to learn. For the fortunate few, the two are in accord. Among the others, many have a straightforward...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 5, 2026 | Admissions Tips, AP Program, Appeals, Uncategorized
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides a valuable opportunity to non-traditional students pursuing a college degree. These students, mainly people who didn’t continue on to college after high school and are working full-time, can earn college credits...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 1, 2026 | Colleges
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), enacted in July of 2025, introduced a significant shift in the accountability methods to be used by the Federal government to monitor and regulate colleges. The purpose of the new methods is twofold: 1.) To foster the gainful...
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