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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.
Dec 13, 2022
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College

How Can I Help My Child Get Scholarships for College?

You should start helping your children get scholarships for college sooner rather than later.
Dec 13, 2022
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529 Plans

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.
Oct 25, 2022
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Financial Literacy

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.
Oct 25, 2022
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College

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.
May 14, 2021
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Sootchy Intern, Madi Vogt
529 Plans

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.
May 12, 2021
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Saving

What Is the Best Way to Set Up a College Fund for a Grandchild?

Saving early for college is crucial. Learn the best way you can contribute to your grandchild's future education.
Oct 16, 2020
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Saving

How The State You Study In Affects Your Student Loan Debt

It’s important to beware that studying in certain states is going to be more costly than others. The last thing you want for your child is to have to postpone getting married or owning a home in the future because they are worried about paying off student loans first.
Apr 3, 2020
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Sootchy Team
Saving

How to Get a Hefty Financial Aid Package for College

While your child is devoting their time to filling out college applications, it’s a great idea for you to start thinking about how to improve their chances of getting a generous financial aid package.
Feb 28, 2020
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Sootchy Team
Saving

Why You Need to Save for College As Soon as Possible

Procrastination can get to the best of us when it comes to tucking away money for university. Maybe you keep telling yourself there will be more time to save for college in the future or you’ll get around to it when you’re in a better situation financially. It’s hard balancing your financial obligations with something...
Feb 19, 2020
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Sootchy Team
College

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.”
Feb 22, 2021
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College

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.
Feb 18, 2021
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College

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.
Feb 12, 2021
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Sootchy Team
College

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.
Mar 27, 2020
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Sootchy Team
College

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.
Mar 6, 2020
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David Adefeso
College

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…
Feb 21, 2020
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529 Plans

Bringing Value Back to 529s

Take a look at some of the top reasons 529 Plans are the true hidden gems of saving for college and other higher education.
Feb 23, 2021
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Emma Willis
529 Plans

The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan Review + Guide

Learn the tax benefits, fees, and investment options associated with the Vanguard 529 College Savings plan.
Feb 23, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

Can You Contribute to a 529 Plan Before a Child Is Born?

Opening a 529 plan for a loved one has long been a popular way to start saving for college, and the earlier in the child’s life the account is started, the better.
Feb 22, 2021
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Team Sootchy
529 Plans

Are 529 Plans State-Specific?

Thanks to their widespread popularity, 529 plans have been catching the attention of more and more families around the country.
Feb 19, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

Can I Transfer a 529 Plan to Another Child?

Life often takes an unexpected turn or two, which is why 529 plans are flexible and allow you to change the beneficiary. Learn more with Sootchy.
Feb 8, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

How Many Times Per Year Can You Change the Allocation of a 529 Portfolio?

Opening a 529 plan can be a hugely beneficial move for families looking to save up for their child’s college education.
Feb 4, 2021
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Sootchy Team
Women's History Month

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.
Mar 31, 2021
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Women's History Month

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.
Mar 24, 2021
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Team Sootchy
Women's History Month

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.
Mar 16, 2021
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Team Sootchy
Women's History Month

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.
Mar 10, 2021
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Team Sootchy
Black History Month

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.
Feb 8, 2021
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Sootchy Team
Black History Month

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.
Feb 2, 2021
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Sootchy Team
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