Whether you plan to attend college in the fall or still have a few years of high school left, you and your parents have probably discussed how to fund your education. One route to college savings that both parents and students tend to overlook is...
A full-time college course load is already a lot to manage without adding a part-time job into the mix. However, working is a necessity for many students to help pay their living expenses and supplement the financial aid they receive towards tuition. Other students simply...
The score you receive on your SAT or ACT exam is an important part of your admissions application to college. Admissions counselors review your score along with your personal statement, grades in high school, recommendations, and community service when deciding whether to accept you as...
If you are struggling to repay student loans, you probably reacted to the news of possible student loan forgiveness with great joy. However, you should understand that Congress has yet to approve this legislation. In this blog, Accolade Financial breaks down what you should know...
You plan to attend college at some point in the next few years and have started exploring your financing options. Besides tuition, you need to factor in the cost of books, room, and board if you plan to live on campus, food, and your other...
It can be challenging as a college student to understand whether you should file your own tax returns or have your parents claim you as a dependent on their federal and state tax filings. Even though you may not live at home and only see...
At Accolade Financial, we understand that locating sources of financial aid to pay for college and later repaying student loans can be challenging. This is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic since many students and parents have lost jobs or had their hours reduced. Fortunately,...
Researching and applying to the various forms of financial aid for college can seem like a full-time job. Even so, students and parents often do not realize that some forms of student aid are taxable. In this post, Accolade Financial reviews some of the most...
