Understanding Grants, Scholarships, and Financial Aid for College

This just in: college is freaking expensive! But pursuing any kind of education after high school – whether a bachelor’s degree, associate’s, or trade certification – can make a huge difference in your career. In this special episode of “Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,” sponsored by EdVest of Wisconsin and the Michigan Education Savings Program, Matt and Molly speak with college savings experts Robin Lott and Jackie James about the best ways to save and pay for higher education as a parent or student. (Spoiler alert: start saving now.) If you have children – or plan on it down the road – it’s never too early or too late to start saving for college. 

Learn about the best student loan options, how often you can reapply for financial aid, and the many benefits to opening a 529 college savings plan. 

Sources Cited: 

• National Center for Education Statistics
• “A Look at College Tuition Growth Over 20 Years” - US News & World Report
• Federal Student Aid Data for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms

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