Scholarship Saturday: The Nation writing contest
Are you a writer? Are you looking for an internship that will reward you for your writing talents with cash for college? The Nation (a magazine that offers reporting and... Read More
Freebie Friday – ColcaSac Giveaway
NextStepU is so excited to bring you a summer full of giveaways! We’ve scoured the globe looking for fun and useful gifts for the grads, as well as great dorm... Read More
Typical College Day – Maria B.
We wanted to know what a typical college day looked like, so we asked Maria Barragan, a government studies major at Harvard University (www.harvard.edu). 5:40 A.M. Wake up, check email... Read More
It’s 529 Day — Part 3
Now that we’ve reviewed the basics and the types of 529 plans, I hope you are in a better position to consider investing in one for your college-bound student. As... Read More
It’s 529 Day — Part 2
We started you in with the basics of 529 Plans, now let’s discuss the types pf plans. Savings Plans: These plans are similar to 401K or IRA “by investing your... Read More
It’s 529 DAY! Learn more about saving for college
Today is May 29! 529 plans are state-specific savings plans designed to help families set aside money for future expected college costs. The plan is named after Section 529 of... Read More