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Are MEC loans included on aid forms as financial aid income?


Scenario:When someone takes a MEC loan, earnings are taxed and penalized. Does this have to be treated on the aid forms as a retir....

Are minors Roth IRA's assessed on the FAFSA?


Scenario: Are "Minors" Roth IRA (custodian is a parent) as well as aRoth IRA (held by a 18+ yr old student) assessed for FAFSA or ....

Are sibling 529's considered parent assets on the FAFSA if the parent is the account owner?


Answer: If the parent is the account owner, then yes, because the parent could change beneficiaries.....

Are the distributions of a 529 Plan for tuition tax free if the client child attends college in a foreign country?


Scenario: A client has a 529 plan and the childattends college in a foreign country. Are distributions for tuition and fees tax fr....

Are there any investments to help save for college?


Answer: Annuities, life insurance, retirement plans, personal residence, family farm, and family-owned businesses are not assessed....