by Mitch St Thomas | Apr 29, 2025 | Tax Planning, Uncategorized
When surveyed by The College Investor (TCI), 75% of parents with college-bound children said that they are currently saving for their child’s college education. TCI also found that over 80% of parents are concerned about the impact of inflation on college savings. The...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
There can be issues with college savings that the spouses had initiated together even in amicable divorces, Divorce attorneys are legal experts but not financial aid experts. They may not be aware of all of the consequences of divorce on a child’s eligibility for...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 7, 2022 | Financial Aid, Uncategorized
Most families welcome financial aid from outside sources to help them pay for a college education. Although they may not accept all financial aid offered to them, they prefer as wide an array of choices as possible. Two important applications should be submitted by...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the cost of college tuition is 1,447% higher in 2022 than it was in 1977. During that time, tuition has experienced an average inflation rate of 6.28% per year, so a college charging $20,000 for four years of tuition in...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the cost of tuition sky-high and climbing, most families need to secure funds from external sources to help pay for a college education. The most easily accessible and largest source of financial aid is the Federal government, which awarded $46.4 billion to...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
COLLEGE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST College interviews are a great way to enhance your application. While often not mandatory, they may be right for you. An interview lets the school get to know you a little better, and vice versa. It also shows “demonstrated...
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