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 | 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...
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