Alabama lawmakers introduce plan to fully pay obligations in Alabama’s prepaid …Article from The Republic: MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Democratic leaders in the Alabama Legislature are sponsoring a bill to guarantee that full tuition be paid for all current participants in Alabama’s Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program. House Minority leader Democratic Rep. Craig Ford of Anniston [...]
Parents start saving well in advance to cover college costsArticle from Journal and Courier: The importance of a college education is something David Coakes has instilled in his two daughters from a very young age. Along with pushing that goal for his girls — 16-year-old Courtney and 11-year-old Cameron — Coakes has funneled money into [...]
Prepaid tuition program bailout?Article from East Peoria Times-Courier: Illinois’ distressed prepaid tuition program could receive a cash infusion from taxpayers, even though it is not backed by the state. State Rep. Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, is backing legislation that would require the General Assembly to cover salaries and benefits for employees of College Illinois!, which [...]
Parents start saving well in advance to cover college costsArticle from Journal and Courier: The importance of a college education is something David Hoakes has instilled in his two daughters from a very young age. Along with pushing that goal for his girls — 16-year-old Courtney and 11-year-old Cameron — Hoakes has funneled money into [...]
Waco: Unclaimed Cash, Prepaid Tuition, Among Farm Show OfferingsArticle from KWTX: Font Size: WACO (February 7, 2012)–On Tuesday and Wednesday at the Equipment Depot Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show, residents will get a chance to search the state’s Unclaimed Property List. In addition to, representatives will be on hand to discuss the opportunity that high [...]
Prepaid College Plans: Shrinking Options, Rising RiskArticle from Huffington Post: (Repeats to wider audience without changes to text) * Funding gap for prepaid college plans unsustainable * Many have closed to new investors * Some prepaid plans invest in higher-risk assets * Few have shortfalls guaranteed by the states By Jessica Toonkel and Jilian Mincer [...]
Guaranteed Education Tuition program hurts prepaid studentsArticle from The Seattle Times: State should honor its agreement Regarding “Differing tuition rates could sting those who prepay,” [NWTuesday, Jan. 31], those who prepaid entered into an agreement with the state GET program in good faith. Why would they enter into such a program if they suspected that [...]
Florida Prepaid College Plan Deadline Is NearingArticle from CBS Local: MIAMI (CBSMiami) — If you’re one of the thousands of parents who want to buy a Florida Prepaid College plan before the prices go up again, you only have until Tuesday to enroll and lock in this year’s prices. The program doesn’t open again until [...]
Florida Prepaid College Plan deadline TuesdayArticle from Naples Daily News: The deadline to purchase a Florida Prepaid College Plan at this year’s plan rates is Tuesday. The plans allow families to prepay the cost of college tuition, required fees and dormitory housing at today’s plan prices. There are four plans to choose from and they [...]
Prepaid tuition plan won’t be shut, state commission decidesArticle from Crain’s Chicago Business: By: Steve Daniels January 26, 2012 (Crain’s) — The College Illinois prepaid tuition program, which was closed to new investors last year after questions emerged about its financial status and unorthodox investments, won’t be shut down permanently. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, [...]