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Don't Fall For These Common Financial Aid Myths

(February 7, 2023) - Do you think you can’t afford college or training? Financial aid helps many students pay for education beyond high school, and more families in Washington are now eligible. You might qualify now even if you didn’t before!


Myth #1: Financial aid only pays for four-year universities, not career or technical schools.

How Will My 529 Plan Affect My Financial Aid?

(August 13, 2020) - Families often wonder what the effects of 529 plans are on financial aid and how the two work together. The answer depends on a couple of key questions: who owns the plan and when withdrawals are taken. In most cases, your 529 plan will have a minimal effect on the amount of aid you receive and will actually end up helping you more than hurting you.

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