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  1. Estimate how much your child's education will cost. Get started by reading our article, College: Counting Down to College.

  2. Calculate how much you need to save. Use our College Savings Calculator to help determine how much you need to save.

  3. Map out your plan. Devise your strategy using our College planning through the ages.

  4. Do your College Savings Homework. Find out what you need to know about the ways to save and pay for college with our College Planning: Tax-favored ways to save.

  5. Learn the ins and outs of financial aid. Start saving today. Jumpstart your savings by reading our article, College Planning: Smart saving strategies.

For more information, contact the MEMBERS Financial Services Representative serving CUNA Mutual Group for a no cost, no obligation consultation.


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Links:

The U.S. Department of Education - The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

FastWEB - A free, searchable database of 180,000 private scholarships, grants, and loans.

The College Board - College cost and financial aid information, including tools for estimating your eligibility for federal financial aid.

College Savings Plan Network - A listing and information about college savings plans nationwide.

Investment Company Institute - Educational brochures including, Guide to Mutual Funds.

U.S. Treasury - Information about Treasury securities and U.S. Savings Bonds.

The IRS - Education IRAs, education tax credits, and the student loan interest deduction.

AmeriCorps - This federal program provides educational awards in return for work in community service.


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