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Simplifying the FAFSA process, everything you need to know this year. Photo of a clipboard and graduation cap, with

Simplifying the FAFSA® Process (Lakeside Chat 9/13/23)

Every fall, securing financial aid for your current or prospective college student can be one of the most stressful times of the new school year. Especially with changes to the process and definitions being phased in this year, it can feel as daunting as ever. We want to help! Read More
Understanding the Fafsa. Guest Stephen Jagard 529 College Savings Plan Specialist at John Hancock Investment Management. Lakeside Chats 10-05-22

Understanding the FAFSA® (Lakeside Chats 10-5-22)

The FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is available each academic year beginning October 1st and is one of the most important parts of receiving financial aid for college or university. Stephen Jagard, a 529 College Savings Plan Specialist with John Hancock Investment Management, will share what to expect with the FAFSA® process in the... Read More
College Education Funding

College Education Funding

Three Numbers to Remember: 5 – 2 – 9. Every year we hear that private and public college education costs are rising. And now we hear that college graduates’ debt loads are climbing right along with tuition prices. (According to the 2019 student loan debt statistics the average undergraduate who borrows leaves school with about $30,000 in debt.) The COVID-19... Read More