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Your Guide to Qualifying for Financial Aid to Pay for College

by Ken Dolan on November 6, 2009 11:16 AM

If you're like most people, you'll need help to pay for your child's college education. Don't wait until late in the game - start early! And by early we mean as soon as your child enters high school. Increase your chances of qualifying for financial aid by taking these necessary steps in each grade.

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The Absolute Best Way to Save for College

by Ken Dolan on October 21, 2009 9:15 AM

A college education is extremely expensive these days. We're talking over $20,000 a year for a four-year private school! Numbers like that are enough to make you choke. But before you do, let me (Ken here) give you some good news: There are some great savings plans out there that can help you take care of little Johnny's education. Check out this video to learn about your options.

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House Passes Student Loan Reform Bill

by Daria Dolan on September 18, 2009 9:49 AM

A new student loan reform bill makes major changes to the current system. It provides more free money for college students from lower-income families and shifts private student loans to a government-run and taxpayer-financed system. So is the new bill good news for student and parents?

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Save Money on College Text Books

by Ken & Daria Dolan on August 26, 2009 12:19 PM

If you think college tuition is going up fast, look at the cost of college text books! Text book costs have TRIPLED, pinching college students and their families when they can least afford it. Here are five tricks for saving money on college book costs.

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Back to School Money Savers for College Students

by Ken & Daria Dolan on August 5, 2009 11:48 AM

Sending your college student back to school can be a real budget buster. Learn how to save money on everything from college books to laptops to trips home.

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5 Top Financial Aid Myths

by Ken Dolan on September 21, 2007 3:03 PM

A college education is the second-largest purchase you are ever going to make, after your home. But all parents should know this: It may be possible to get financial aid even if your family income and assets place you above what appears to be the qualifying range.

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Your Guide to Qualifying for Financial Aid to Pay for College

by Ken Dolan on November 6, 2009 11:16 AM

If you're like most people, you'll need help to pay for your child's college education. Don't wait until late in the game - start early! And by early we mean as soon as your child enters high school. Increase your chances of qualifying for financial aid by taking these necessary steps in each grade.

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Help Your Kids Win Scholarships

by Ken Dolan on September 21, 2007 3:37 PM

Thousands of dollars in scholarship money goes unused every year. Take advantage! Your child's junior year of high school is the best time to start researching potential scholarship sources. Focus on groups where your child might have an extra edge, such as these.

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Four Places to Find Money for College

by Ken Dolan on September 21, 2007 3:16 PM

If you're considering a loan to help pay for college, the subprime crisis may put a serious crimp in your plans. The mortgage mess is now seeping into educational financial aid and causing lenders to require stricter standards. We have you covered with our top four alternative sources to tackle those tuition bills.

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Best Ways to Save for College

by Ken Dolan on September 19, 2007 7:37 PM

Is saving for your children's (or grandchildren's) college education one of your priorities for 2008? Not to scare you too much at the outset, but the average price for a year of tuition at a private college is now more than $30,000. The top schools cost closer to $50,000 a year -- and that's just for tuition! Try these slick tax-deferred investment plans to lessen the burden. More »

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