Insider Tips for the week of January 10, 2026

Merit aid mythbusters – CIT’s Cozy Wittman was on the College Financial Lady podcast discussing myths about merit aid.

Considering college financial fit first – CIT’s Chris Wills was a guest on the Tests and the Rest podcast to discuss why families should start by identifying their right fit college criteria first, as opposed to having their student spend time falling in love with schools that aren’t a fit for the family.

8 things to consider for prospective college athletes – Having a student as a prospective college athlete is an exciting opportunity that also expands what you need to consider when finding the right college fit. College Inside Track’s Cozy Wittman, whose daughter played college athletics, shares important things to consider.

5 myths about 529 education savings plans – Check out this helpful refresher from John Hancock on how these savings plans work.

Campus profile: Rhodes College – CIT’s Anne Weber shares observations from her recent college visit to Rhodes College.