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How to Establish Residency and Qualify for In-State Tuition
The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition can be severe.

How Can I Help My Child Get Scholarships for College?
You should start helping your children get scholarships for college sooner rather than later.

How Much Can I Gift My Child Tax-Free?
Gifting your child $16,000 to sit in a bank account won’t necessarily contribute much to their future.

How Do You Teach Children Financial Responsibility?
Teaching your child about financial responsibility is a great way to prepare them for the world as an adult.

5 Ways to Survive College on a Budget: Advice from a College Student
Getting through college without student loans can be tricky. Luckily Sootchy's Intern, Madi Vogt, is here to share her top five ways to save money during your time on campus.

Can You Use a 529 Plan for a Coding Bootcamp?
Learn how you can utilize one of the most popular savings accounts to help pay for a coding bootcamp. Jumpstart your career with a Sootchy 529 plan.

What Is the Max Contribution for a 529 Plan in Utah?
The details and benefits of 529 plans vary by state. Learn the specific contribution limits for 529 plans in Utah and make an informed investment decision.

How Do I Pay for My Child's College Tuition?
Paying your child's tuition is something every parent would like to do, but where should you start? Learn everything you need to know about paying for college.

What Happens to a 529 Plan If a Child Doesn't Go to College?
If you began saving for your child's education early with a 529 plan but they decided not to go to college, what can you do with that money? Our 529 experts explain.

Can a 529 Plan be Used to Pay Student Loans?
529 plans are one of the most popular college savings options, but many people wonder if these funds can be used for college debt. Learn more from our 529 experts.

Can 529 Plans Lose Money?
Although 529 plans come with risk, you can mitigate that risk and increase your odds of returns by taking the right steps. Learn more from the 529 experts at Sootchy.

Are 529 Plans Worth It?
As the price of college continues to increase, people are looking for the most efficient way to save. Learn why so many people are turning to 529 plans.

Meet Asha Owens: Co-Founder of BestFit
Asha Owens and Rebecca Kwee combined their ideas to connect underprivileged high school students with college students to fight the issue of "summer melt.”

Should Parents Pay for Their Child's College?
With the exponential increases in college tuition, it's almost impossible to pay for school without debt. Should parents foot the bill? Learn more with Sootchy.

Meet Christopher Gray, the Founder of Scholly
Learn how Christopher Gray turned his struggle to fund his education into a national service to help people across the country achieve their dreams.

The Best College Major For Your Personality Type
If your major aligns with your character, you’re more likely to achieve better grades, graduate on time, and stay with the same major throughout your college career.

3 Surprising Reasons Why College is So Expensive
People all over the world are questioning why college is so expensive in the United States. Today, we are going to reveal the top three reasons why college prices have shot up over the last few decades.

3 Important Factors To Consider When Selecting a College
Selecting the right college can be a struggle. Maybe your kid has come to you with a dozen college pamphlets and no idea what they are looking for. Or they have a clue about what kind of universities they like but need to narrow down a few favorites. It can be overwhelming for a young…

Can I Use a 529 Plan for an MBA?
Learn how you can take advantage of one of the most powerful savings accounts to help fund your MBA and achieve your educational goals.

North Dakota 529 Plans | College Savings Accounts in ND
Learn how you can take advantage of one of the best college savings options available in North Dakota, the 529 plan.

Does Having a 529 Plan Hurt Your Chances of Getting Financial Aid?
With the massive expense that college imposes, ensuring every financial opportunity is available is crucial. Learn how 529 plans may impact financial aid.

Can a 529 Plan Pay for Private Elementary School?
529 plans offer many benefits, leaving some to wonder if they can use these funds for other forms of education. Learn more with Sootchy.

Can a 529 Plan Pay for Private High School?
529 plans offer many benefits when saving for education, but can these benefits be extended to private high schools? The Sootchy savings team explains.

What Fees Are Associated with 529 Plans in Vermont?
Knowing the fees associated with Vermont's 529 plans can help you make an educated financial decision when opening a plan for yourself.

Sootchy Celebrates: Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune left a legacy of empowering women and minorities through education and access to services. Read more about this amazing woman, and her impact on generations of Americans.

Sootchy Celebrates: Emma Hart Willard
Willard fought for women to have an education in subjects like math and philosophy instead of the ones taught at finishing school. In 1821, she founded Troy Female Seminary, the first school in the US to offer higher education to women.

Sootchy Celebrates: Patsy Takemoto Mink
Patsy Mink spent her career fighting for both gender, and racial equality, affordable childcare, bilingual education and was an author of Title IX, a federal civil rights law. She was also a woman of many firsts. Keep reading to learn more about her fight to empower women in education.

Sootchy Celebrates: Alice Freeman Palmer
Learn how Alice Freeman Palmer spent her life improving opportunities for women to attend college and emphasizing that education was crucial to their independence.

Sootchy Celebrates: Nathan Hare
Learn how Nathan Hare became one of the greatest pioneers of Black studies in America, and how his impacts still change the American educational system.

Sootchy Celebrates: Fanny Jackson Coppin
Learn about the life and legacy of the great Fanny Jackson Coppin, and how she was able to overcome oppression and prosper as a teacher, principal and lecturer.