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How a Grandparent's 529 Account Affects College Financial Aid
529 Plans Distributions from a grandparent-owned 529 savings plan could reduce a grandchild's financial aid. But using one of these strategies can limit the impact.
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Put a Student on the Path to Retirement Without Hurting Financial Aid
retirement Contributing to a young worker's Roth IRA can help a student start saving for retirement, although the timing of this gift could affect financial aid for college.
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How to Fill Out a FAFSA for College Financial Aid
Paying for College What you include on the application determines how much you'll receive in grants, work-study and student loans.
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How a Student’s IRA Is Counted for Financial Aid
IRAs Money withdrawn from an IRA in the student’s name is hit hard by the federal financial aid formulas.
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New Strategies to Get More Financial Aid
Paying for College An earlier timeline could mean changing the way you manage income and assets.
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Contributing to a College-Savings Account When You're Not the Parent
529 Plans Rules for tax deductions and the effect on financial aid can be tricky.
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The Right Way to Borrow for College
Paying for College You don’t need to jeopardize your student’s future, or your own, by taking on too much debt.
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Financial Aid for Older Adults Going Back to School
Paying for College You can apply for most student loans — and take advantage of tax breaks for education — at any age. Just be sure you can repay your debt before retirement.
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5 Ways to Help Fund Your Child's College Education
Paying for College For parents in search of ways to pay for their kid's college education, here are some alternatives to taking out more student loans.
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