College Articles
Authored by CPAs to Help with Money Management Issues
Educate yourself about Section 529 college savings plans
Section 529 College Savings Plans and their impact on financial aid
Understanding Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Coverdell account or 529 plan: a side-by-side comparison
Get educated on the student loan interest deduction
Tuition and fees deduction: who qualifies and how?
Borrowing wisely for college
College students: tips for managing credit
Financial management for grads: what they don’t teach you in college
Links of interest
THE BEST: One of the best resources for financial literacy information for kids and teens is the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site . Check it out for articles, tools and other great information targeted to college-bound students and their parents.
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans
www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov
Information on college student loans.
Sallie Mae
www.collegeanswer.com
Information on all your college needs.
US Office of Student Financial Assistance
www.ed.gov
Information on students loans and grants for college.
Kentucky Affordable Prepaid Tuition
www.getkapt.com
KAPT makes it easier for Kentucky families to afford college.
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
www.kentuckytrust.org
Helps families save, in a planned way, for a child’s college.
Presentation materials
Kentucky Society of CPA members can access presentation and other financial literacy materials via the member section.
Some materials are provided by The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants .