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My parents claim they cannot pay for my college education; what are my options?

I have divorced parents, one makes a lot more money than the other, but that one (who makes more money) claims due to court rulings he pays a lot of money to the other parent and that they are wasting it on unnecessary expenses. I do not know what…
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3.5% Interest Student Loan or use all of my savings on Tuition?

I've got one year of University left and luckily I've managed to stash around ~$18k in savings that my expenses never cut into. My tuition for my last year will probably be around $13k. I hate the idea of being in debt - but aside from emptying my…
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When does it make financial sense to take advantage of employer's tuition reimbursement program?

Many companies offer tuition reimbursement programs. On the surface, these programs are such that qualified employees can enroll in undergraduate / advanced degree programs (or even take individual classes), and the employer will reimburse the…
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How much is university projected to cost in Canada in 18 years?

I don't know how much I should put into an RESP for my son. I have $1000 to start and plan to put $100 / month into it. Will this be enough to pay for university when he turns 18?
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How much is college / university projected to cost in the U.S. in 18 years?

[Moderator note: A similar question was recently asked with respect to Canada. This is an important enough question warranting treatment for the U.S. as well.] How much is college / university projected to cost in the U.S. in 18 years? If somebody…
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Scholarship Tuition Reimbursment

I recently received a military scholarship which covers all of my tuition and housing at my university. The military will be back-paying the costs, so the university will send a check that reimburses the amount that my parents paid out of a tuition…
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Tuition Fees - Are British students who have already started their course affected by the recent vote to increase tuition fees?

I've read that students who are already at university and will not be affected by the changes in tuition fees, which have been voted in today in Britain. However, given the very deceptive wording in this article, which talks about students being…
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Is tuition reimbursement considered taxable, earned income?

I am a student paying tuition to attend a University. I worked in a lab, so I received a "reimbursement" on my tuition (that is how the University denoted the compensation). Does this "reimbursement" count as income, i.e. do I need to include it in…
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How can a 529 plan help me save for my child's college education?

How can a 529 plan help me save for my kid's college education? Who offers 529 plans? Are there any special restrictions or conditions on these plans that I should know about?
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Giving kids annual tax free gift of $28,000

We are planning to pay for kids' education using the annual $28,000 limit of tax free gift. Do we have to send money from each parent's single bank account? If, for instance, I send $28,000 from my bank account, is it qualified as parent's annual…
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Can Professional Certifications be written off in taxes?

I am currently enrolled in courses outside of school that are for IT certifications. Question: Can the tuition and the certification vouchers be written off? If so, what is the best way to go about it? Can I also write off the commute to and from…
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Thinking of doing an MBA: Is an $80K top MBA school better than a $24K online MBA school?

Would I be better off with Rotman, Richard Ivey, Queens, etc. or an online MBA school such as Fredericton?
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Can I deposit money into a Colorado 529 and withdraw for expenses in the same year?

I'm getting smart to 529 plans way too late, but also wasn't sure if the kid would go to college and I happen to have come into a bit of money. I paid $5K for tuition in September 2020 for the fall Semester. Tuition will be another $5K in…
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Which payment plan is better to pay for tuition?

My kids go to a private school that's attached to a religious congregation. As far as paying tuition, they offered me a choice between these 2 deals: $1296 per month (for 12 months). $1156 per month (for 10 months) + plus make a one time $4000…
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Can I roll a College 529 education savings plan into a prepaid tuition plan?

I currently have college savings in a 529 plan (New Hampshire). Recently, Texas started the Texas Tuition Promise Fund which is a prepaid college savings plan. I would like to roll the money I have saved in the 529 and buy into the prepaid plan. …
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