Student Loans 101: Financial Aid Myths

Oct 12, 2015 | College Planning, News

Think you have a good reason to skip filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Don’t be so sure. Many of the usual excuses are simply myths. Here are a few we’d like to dispel: My parents earn too much Income is only part of the decision, and...

FAFSA changes make financial aid application easier

Sep 30, 2015 | News

Starting in late 2016, there will be some changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You’ll be able to turn the FASFA in as early as October. For the 2016-2017 school year, it will still be available in January. While some may think, “I have to turn it...
Innovation: Sparking potential in students, schools and employers

Innovation: Sparking potential in students, schools and employers

Sep 21, 2015 | News

  Mary Curran Hackett is an instructor at Xavier University and the Innovation Curator for the new Xavier University Center for Innovation. Her work brings together entrepreneurs, startups, employers, community leaders, faculty, staff, and students to solve complex...

Student Loans 101: 529 Plans

Sep 21, 2015 | Financial Literacy

How a 529 Plan can help students pay for college You may have heard the term 529 plan in a radio ad or at a counselor’s office, but have you wondered what it is? At its simplest, a 529 is a savings account. But it is an account that is specifically geared to help save...