Divorce is hard, and so is saving for college after you’ve gotten divorced. But it’s a lot easier with a simple online tool. Here’s how our resident mom blogger used our EFC calculator to figure out how much each parent will pay toward college and how much they need to save.
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How My Ex-Husband and I Are Paying for Our Kids’ College
What’s the best way to split college costs between two divorced parents? Here’s one approach that many parents should consider, and it starts with having a conversation with your ex-spouse and your college-bound student.
My Child Is A Junior, How Much Should I Be Planning for College This Year?
Your student’s junior year in high school is a crucial time for college planning. But how much should parents and students be planning, and what should they be working on? How do you avoid putting too much pressure on your child? Here’s some great advice from real parents to help you get it right.
The Importance Of Talking With Your Ex-Spouse About College Costs
If you’re a divorced parent, figuring out how to pay for college can be complicated. Who’s responsible for college costs? Will both parents contribute, and how will they divide up the expenses? Here’s why it’s important to talk to your ex-spouse about college, along with questions you should ask and how it works for real parents.
How an Unexpected College Visit Changed My Choice of School
Sometimes the unexpected can change everything when you’re planning and saving for college. In her latest blog, our resident mom blogger, Katie Bingham-Smith, explains how an unexpected college visit changed her choice of school and ended up being the right decision.
Should Parents Help with College Essays?
Writing a good college admissions essay can be a daunting task for some students. As a parent, should you step in and help, or should you let your child handle it on their own? Our mom blogger, Katie Bingham-Smith, shares some great insights and experiences from parents that help answer this question. And she explains how you can help your student without doing the work for them.