What Types of Colleges Give Merit-Based Aid?
If you or someone in your family is applying for college, it's important to know about all of the financial aid opportunities available -- including which schools do (and do not) offer merit-based aid.
If you or someone in your family is applying for college, it's important to know about all of the financial aid opportunities available -- including which schools do (and do not) offer merit-based aid.
One of the most common and effective methods to save for college is the 529 plan. But what exactly is a 529 plan? And are there any comparable alternatives? Let’s take a look at the traditional 529 plan and other alternatives to help jump-start college savings plan.