Update 1/21/2021: President Biden has issued an executive order to extend the federal student loan payment suspension through Sept 30, 2021. We will continue to monitor these changes and post them as they occur.

Advice For College Parents Blogs

Helpful hints for parents and families navigating student loans.

How to Balance Parent PLUS Loans and Saving for Retirement

CollegeBoard reports that public four-year in-state tuition averages $10,560 a year, while first-year students can only get up to $5,500 […]

Woman figuring out which expenses she can pay with her 529 plan

2021-03-24

Which Expenses Qualify for Your 529 Plan?

A 529 plan is a special type of savings account you can use to pay for qualifying educational expenses. […]

Woman calcluating how to pay for college

2021-03-23

What to Do When You or Your Parents Can’t Afford College

It’s no secret that going to college is expensive. With tuition on the rise, many people think higher education is […]

Parent with PLUS Loans hugging her graduate

2021-03-11

How to Get Parent PLUS Student Loan Forgiveness

As of the end of 2020, 3.6 million borrowers had outstanding Parent PLUS Loans, owing over $100 billion. On average, […]

Parent hugging son at college graduation

2021-01-15

Pros and Cons of Helping Your Student Pay for College

For parents, having a child start college is often a bittersweet experience. You are happy for all they have accomplished […]

2021-01-07

How the FAFSA Simplification Act is Changing Expected Family Contributions (EFC)

If you’ve filled out the FAFSA, you know how complicated some of its terms can be. You’re also likely familiar […]

Mother and daughter discussing cosigning a student loan

2020-10-02

5 Things to Know Before Cosigning a Loan

With interest rates on student loans at historical lows, 2020 offers the opportunity to obtain student loans at desirable interest […]

Dad with Parent PLUS loans hugging daughter

2020-09-16

Should You Refinance Private Parent Loans in 2020?

Are you a parent who took on student loans for your child to attend school? If so, you are not […]

2020-02-10

Financial Aid Options for Middle-Income Families

It’s no secret that college comes with a hefty price tag. Every year, students and their families have to figure […]