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However old your child is, now is the time to start saving. One way that many families prepare to save for college is through a 529 Plan. A 529 plan, named after section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a tax-advantaged way to save for future qualified college expenses.
Before cosigning a student loan, you should consider your responsibilities as a cosigner. Here is what you need to know about cosigning a student loan.
Find out about the options available if you can't afford college for your child. After scholarships and grants, learn how student loans can help.
May 16, 2019
However old your child is, now is the time to start saving. One way that many families prepare to save for college is through a 529 Plan. A 529 plan, named after section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a tax-advantaged way to save for future qualified college expenses.
Jan 24, 2019
Whether you're helping your student pay for college tuition or teaching them to budget, it's important to help them understand finance basics before starting college.
Oct 25, 2018
Explore 9 costs of attending college you may have forgotten to budget for. Beyond tuition, meal plan and room and board, these costs add up.
Jul 12, 2018
Find out about the options available if you can't afford college for your child. After scholarships and grants, learn how student loans can help.
Apr 26, 2018
Paying student loan debt after college is a reality for many students. Here's what parents can do to help students repay their student loans.
Apr 19, 2018
Create a plan for talking about college expenses with your college-bound child. Explore the various expenses and financial options to pay for them.
Feb 08, 2018
Before cosigning a student loan, you should consider your responsibilities as a cosigner. Here is what you need to know about cosigning a student loan.
Apr 27, 2017
Here are some Financial Aid 101 tips for parents. Learn about common pitfalls when applying for financial aid.
Apr 14, 2017
Here are 5 tips for helping college parents stick to a budget. Parents can also share these tips on how to budget with their college student.
Jan 26, 2017
Learn about the consequences of the borrower defaulting on student loans if you are the cosigner with Discover Student Loans.
Oct 27, 2016
Should you give your college student an allowance? Learn about the pros and cons of giving spending money to college students.
Oct 20, 2016
Before you cosign a college loan, get a look at these tips and strategies for student loans cosigners. Learn how cosigning a student loan will affect the parent's own credit.
Oct 06, 2016
Most parents worry about their ability to cover higher education costs for their children. For divorced parents, the issue is not just how, but who.
May 10, 2016
The fifth annual survey from Discover Student Loans reveals how parents feel about student loan debt. Learn more about how parents plan to pay for college.
Mar 02, 2016
Affording college can be an expensive undertaking that could affect everyone’s finances. Here are some tips on how to talk about college costs with your teen.
Aug 06, 2015
Learn about options to pay for college beyond federal and private student loans. 401(k) and home loans can help bridge the gap.
Jun 23, 2015
Let the Discover Student Loans experts show you which tax savings may be available to individuals and families who pay for higher education expenses.
Jun 23, 2015
You have several options when it comes to saving for your student's education. Learn more about how investments can add up.
