Financial Aid & FAFSA

4+ hour, 18+ min ago   (398+ words) SPONSORED CONTENT is content paid for by a partner. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. September is College Savings Month, an annual opportunity to focus on a challenge familiar to many families:…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1405+ words) Though many parents and prospective students are balking at the continued rise in the cost of college, it’s still true that going to college puts you in a better financial position than not going. In the 2024-2025 school year federal aid,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (122+ words) Taking out an education loan allows families to finance higher education without draining their hard-earned savings or long-term investments. However, families often overlook a crucial structural decision: whether the primary loan should be held in the parent's or the student's…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (412+ words) A nation can cross a $40,000 income threshold without a single dollar reaching the average kitchen table. That uncomfortable contradiction now captures the dile...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (804+ words) Many parents end up supporting their child financially through university – but how much should you give them and where should you set boundaries? Here are five tips to help you balance your child’s financial needs with your own If you…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (550+ words) 9 September 2026 13:35 Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court set to decide on bail outcome of driver Ayanda Dludla 9 September 2026 13:29 Police probe alleged R3m fraud within union operating at CPUT 9 September 2026 13:21 KZN police station drug heist: Two suspects turn State witnesses Providing a good education for…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1605+ words) Our most popular tax-free investment account Build a pension that's recommended by Which? The no-limit general investment account The ISA for first-time buyers or retirement Invest for your little one with a Junior ISA Access greater interest rates for your…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (660+ words) As students return to campus this fall, many are entering a new phase of financial independence. While families often focus on the cost of higher education, the transition to college creates a valuable opportunity for financial advisors to expand conversations…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (455+ words) By Amber Patel, Consultant, LCP For trustees, the focus may often be on whether members should take a share of the surplus assets. For sponsors, the discussion may centre on how surplus can be used most effectively, whether through a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (229+ words) Turning childhood dreams into reality requires education or training after high school. The Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan encourages families to start planning today by opening a 529 account. "Watching our children succeed is one of the greatest joys a parent can…...