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2025-26 FAFSA delayed

  Another year, another FAFSA delay. The FAFSA form for students entering college in Fall 2025 would normally open on Oct. 1, but will instead be rolled out in phases and be fully available by December 1. The FAFSA will only be initially be available for testing with a limited number of students and institutions.…

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This 529 savings plan myth is making college pricier for families

  College Inside Track’s Cozy Wittman was featured on CNBC discussing the myth that families are penalized for saving for college, changes to grandparent contributions and evaluating colleges based on their pricing model. View the article here.

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4 Mistakes Families Make That Raise The Cost Of College

College Inside Track President Chris Wills was featured on the WCCO Sunday morning show with Esme Murphy sharing mistakes families should avoid that could unnecessarily raise the cost of college. Among his suggestions: Have a clear game plan for how you are going to pay for college, and avoid the philosophy of “if you get in,…

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