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2021 CIT Graduate Scholarship Report
Congratulations to our 2021 grads and their families! The amazing total of scholarships received for our 2021 graduates is … drum roll … Would you like to learn more about the philosophy and strategies College Inside Track consultants use, to facilate strong merit aid offers for clients? Read here: CIT Merit Money Expert…
Read MoreVIDEO: CIT Founder Jay Benanav On Timing Your Financial Aid Appeal
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Read More1 MIN VIDEO: Strategic Thinking About Loans, Beyond the Federal Loan
What if the Federal Loan isn’t enough for your student? Strategic thinking about loan options beyond the federal loan — with important cautions for parents — from College Inside Track Manager of Education and Partnerships Cozy Wittman. An additional resource from CIT President Chris Wills: Four Last Chance Financial Aid Strategies For Parents
Read MoreNavigating the college process in the new COVID-19 world slides
The already complicated college process just became more challenging for families in the wake of COVID-19. Campus visits are cancelled, ACT test dates are postponed and more changes every day. How does a family conduct a search and choose a college in this new environment? Our team at College Inside Track is actively monitoring these…
Read MoreYour College Savings Game Plan webinar
College Inside Track’s Cozy Wittman was the featured guest on Wealth Enhancement Group’s webinar “Your College Savings Game Plan,” discussing steps you can take now to make college cost effective. Click the button below to download and listen to the webinar.
Read MorePaying for College and How to Discuss it With Your Families
Click the link below to download College Inside Track’s presentation for school counselors “Paying for College and How to Discuss it With Your Families.”
Read More5 things most families don’t know about before taking out student loans, but should
1 $31,000 is the maximum amount dependent undergrad students can borrow in federal direct student loans. Annual limits are: $5,500 in year 1 $6,500 in year 2 and $7,500 each subsequent year until the $31,000 overall limit is reached 2 You must complete the FAFSA to access the Federal Direct Student Loans and the Parent…
Read MoreBeware – Retirement savings rollover issue on FAFSA
There is a FAFSA issue that has been tripping up families with qualified retirement savings rollovers that can result in wildly inflated EFC’s (expected family contributions), thus reducing the amount of financial aid they qualify for. Retirement savings moved from one qualified retirement plan to another qualified plan should not be reported as untaxed income…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of Oct. 22, 2018
5 things parents need to know about prepping for the SAT or ACT – Grown and Flown has a helpful article covering both what you should know about standardized tests and how to find the best test prep for your child. Don’t miss – Deadlines for merit aid may be earlier! – Many families…
Read MoreSeminar PowerPoint
Click the link below to download the College Inside Track education seminar PowerPoint. CIT Seminar Power Point
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