MAKING CENTS; Financial aid 101: How to get started

The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA;  June 17, 2006 ;     429 words ......NAPOLITANO Funding a child's college education...parents who pursue financial aid. But before...to "puff up" financial aid needs. Saving money in a child's name is another...the year your child will be attending...submit another financial aid form, in ...

One Form Can Be the Make-or-Break Determinant of Financial Aid.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  March 4, 2003 ;     700+ words ......of qualifying for financial aid. --Save in the parent's name, not the child's. Some people save...reduce the amount of financial aid he or she could...It's assumed the child can contribute more...s name with the child as the beneficiary...a big effect on financial ...

A Coverdell's Impact on Financial Aid.

Kiplinger's Ask Kim Web Column;  August 29, 2003 ;     354 words ......account for my child, will that affect...of receiving financial aid in the future? It may. Financial aid administrators...account to be the child's assets, and...mark of your child's junior year...show up on the financial aid forms. It's...

Accounts opened for a child could limit college financial aid

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  July 18, 2007 ;     545 words ......Bergen County, NJ) 07-18-2007 Accounts opened for a child could limit college financial aid By GAIL MARKSJARVIS, CHICAGO TRIBUNE Date: 07-18-20...accounts, in which assets are transferred to a child via a trust typically known as a custodial account...

Don't Let Coverdells Cut Financial Aid.

Kiplinger's Ask Kim Web Column;  May 21, 2003 ;     469 words ......account for my child, will that affect...chances of receiving financial aid in the future...could affect your child's financial aid package, but that...half-way through your child's junior year...won't show up on financial-aid reports. It doesn...

The expanded "kiddie tax" and the financial aid trap.

The Tax Adviser;  January 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......also adversely affect a child's college financial aid awards. Considerations...parents gift assets to a child, (2) the investment income...should now be held until the child is at least 18, then disposed...the kiddie tax, putting a child's funds in investments...who had planned to ...

Financial aid fears debunked

Bay State Banner;  October 20, 1994 ;     371 words ......for not applying for financial aid - and reasons why it...thing to do is request a financial aid application form from the financial aid administrator (FM) at...financial information on the financial aid application. All information an a financial ...

When it comes to financial aid for college, remember to negotiate

The Boston Globe;  April 13, 2007 ;     651 words ...Financial aid season is in full swing, and parents of campus- bound...the best loan. But there are still ways to snag good financial aid and find alternative sources of money for college...more. Just don't use the word "negotiate" as college financial aid counselors hate it. Call or ...

When it comes to financial aid for college remember to negotiate

The Boston Globe;  April 13, 2007 ;     654 words ...MONEY & MARKETS Financial aid season is in full swing, and parents of campus...best loan. But there are still ways to snag good financial aid and find alternative sources of money for college...Just don't use the word "negotiate" as college financial aid counselors hate it. Call or ...

Commentary: The push for financial aid is on ...

Daily Record (Rochester, NY);  April 19, 2007 ;     672 words ...Financial aid season is in full swing, and parents of campus- bound...the best loan. But there are still ways to snag good financial aid and find alternative sources of money for college...more. Just don't use the word "negotiate" as college financial aid counselors hate it. Call or ...

Don't Make These Financial Aid Mistakes

Chicago Sun-Times;  January 11, 1994 ;     278 words ......becomes a part of applying for financial aid for college. Parents and...admission, filling out a financial aid form or signing up for a...putting money away for your child's education. Assuming your...is too high to qualify for financial aid. Your friends, neighbors...the ...

Commentary: Push for financial aid is in full swing

Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, OR);  April 18, 2007 ;     672 words ...Financial aid season is in full swing, and parents of campus- bound...the best loan. But there are still ways to snag good financial aid and find alternative sources of money for college...more. Just don't use the word "negotiate" as college financial aid counselors hate it. Call or ...

Savings impact chances for college financial aid

Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  March 26, 2006 ;     375 words ......affects their ability to get financial aid for college. I know that...what's the impact on their financial aid application? Answer: When...bills, assets held by a child are hit harder than assets...parent. Under the federal financial aid formula, children are expected...you ...

Why it pays to learn more about college financial aid

Work & Family Life;  January 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......navigating the college financial aid maze, the more aid...facts. Each year a child is in college, parents...In creating your financial aid package, schools...is to ask at your child's school and other...loans once your child has graduated. Rules...application process for ...

PLAN EARLY FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES ORGANIZING FINANCIAL AID STRATEGY IS...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  December 2, 1996 ;     700+ words ......years of college with financial-aid packages that totaled...organizing your college financial aid strategy is very important...averaging more than $6,000, financial aid has become an ever more...a college's cost and financial aid programs were the most...Timing is ...