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Many high-income families assume they won’t qualify for financial aid—but that’s often not true.

Falling in love with the wrong school can cost you—and your student—more than you expect.

Used the wrong way, a 529 plan can reduce your aid. Used the right way, it can protect your savings and increase options.

Working summers can teach responsibility—but if you’re not careful, it could reduce aid.

Planning for more than one student? You’ll need a strategy to maximize aid across the board.

Some colleges track how engaged your student is—and it can affect both admissions and aid.

Not all scholarships are as generous—or reliable—as they seem.

Sophomore year is your window to take action before financial aid positioning locks in.

Owning a home can work against you at some colleges—here’s what families need to know.

Two schools may offer the same “aid”—but one could cost you $15,000 more per year.