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New Tax Code Could Impact College Decisions
College Inside Track President Chris Wills was featured on KSTP TV discussing how the new tax code may affect college planning. Among the changes: Minnesota residents can now qualify for a tax deduction or tax credit, depending on their income level, for making contributions to a 529 college savings plan. Families can now withdraw up…
Read MoreCollege decision is years in the making
College Inside Track was featured in Sun Thisweek publications for its working helping a family navigate the college process and find the right fit.
Read More7 insider tips for picking your best college
CIT’s Cozy Wittman was a featured guest on the “Financial Symmetry” podcast hosted by Mike Eklund and Chad Smith. Cozy shares how so much has changed over the past 30 years, between college prices skyrocketing up to 500 percent, and the vast amount of options now available. She emphasizes that the game has changed and…
Read MoreNow is the time to apply for financial aid
College Inside Track President Chris Wills was featured on the WCCO Sunday morning show with Ali Lucia sharing advice on why families should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.
Read MoreEarlier FAFSA Submission Date Offers Students Better Chance At Aid
CIT’s Chris Wills was featured on WCCO TV sharing advice on the new October 1 FAFSA filing date. Among his suggestions: Families should file as close to the Oct. 1 date as possible because some of the financial aid is first come, first served. All families should complete the FAFSA, regardless of how much money they…
Read MoreCollege Prep Experts Share Tips on the Search Process and the Art of the Essay
CIT was featured in the August 2016 edition of St. Croix Valley Magazine.
Read MoreCIT featured on WCCO Radio’s “Your Money” show
CIT’s Jay Benanav was a featured guest on the “Your Money” show on WCCO Radio hosted by Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb. Click here to listen to Jay’s segment, which starts at the 22:33 mark of the full episode.
Read MoreConsider these 3 things before making your college decision
CIT was featured in the Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com with 3 important things students should consider before making their college decision.
Read MoreJay on the College Checklist Podcast
In this episode of The College Checklist Podcast, Jay Benanav discusses the financial aid appeal process. Appealing financial aid something that not many families know they can do. However, it can be as simple as writing a financial aid appeal letter and asking for what you need to make that school financial feasible for your family. Of…
Read MoreReading, writing and reducing college debt: Expert helps students manage costs
CIT’s work helping families reduce college debt was featured in the Elk River Star News.
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