College and Higher Education
College and Higher Education
How to Plan and Pay for College
From college savings plans to continuing education, this month is all about paying for college - making smart, informed financial decisions for each stage of life. Join the MIDFLORIDA team to explore higher education topics that affect millions of families each year.
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The basics of financial aid, including the types of aid, applying for aid, borrower responsibilities, and repayment strategies.
Whether you're considering higher education for yourself or starting to plan for the education of your kids, understanding the financial aid process is the first step to meeting your education goals.
Considerations when planning to pay for school, including school choice, employment options, accounting strategies, and the importance of borrowing wisely.
Some aid is based on financial need and some is not. What exactly is "financial need?"
The aid application process, including descriptions of the FAFSA and Profile forms.
A description of the main types of student loans, including government loans, consolidation loans, and private loans.
A look at common repayment plans, including how different plans affect your monthly payment and overall cost.
Understanding your financial aid dependency status, including a discussion of what to do if the parents of dependent students refuse to help them pay for college.
Making smart choices about student loans, including a description of the impact of loan capitalization.
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August 2026
Financial Planning
What you need to know to start making a long-term financial plan, from getting married to planning for retirement.
Learning the "how" and "why" of short-term and long-term financial planning.
A will is a foundational part of most estate plans - here's what to know before creating one.
Everyone faces the possibility of temporary or permanent incapacitation. Make sure your wishes are followed.
How to make sure your wishes are followed in a medical crisis.
A look at some of the financial considerations of getting married.
Why save for retirement and the impact of fees on investment performance.
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