by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 26, 2025 | College Savings Plans
In saving for a child’s education, parents want to know if they will have the funds necessary to pay the costs of college when the time comes. An dilemma they face is that, due to inflation, their objective is unknowable in advance. Tuition Inflation Many experts...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 29, 2024 | Court Decisions
The cost of a college degree in the United States has tripled since 1980. Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century,...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 27, 2024 | FAFSA
The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. On July 30th, the U.S. Education Department’s (ED) announced their...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 5, 2024 | AP Program
Two outcomes of a student’s admissions campaign indicate success; first, being accepted by targeted colleges, and second, being able to afford them. Earning high grades on Advanced Placement (AP) exams can foster both results. This is why the AP program is viewed as a...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 21, 2024 | Financial Aid
Federal Direct PLUS Loans, commonly referred to as Parent PLUS Loans (PPL’s), are uncollateralized loans made by the U.S. Education Department (ED) to the parents of dependent students to help pay for college. PPL’s are a type of Federal loan intended for parents,...
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