Withdrawals from Traditional or Roth IRAs You may be able to avoid the 10 percent additional tax on traditional or Roth IRA withdrawals before age 59 1/2 when you use it for qualified higher education expenses. You will owe income tax on at least part of the amount withdrawn, but you will not have to … Read more
Work hard now to prepare yourself for the challenges you’ll face in college. Take the right high school classes and learn how to get the most out of them. Explore all of your higher education options. And learn what you need to know about college entrance exams. Regardless of what you do in life, remember … Read more
It’s a fact. College isn’t cheap. You can afford college, but you’ll need a strategy. Although college prices vary widely depending on the school you choose, it might not be as expensive as you think. There are excellent ways to save for college. Explore this section for more on how to prepare financially for college.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself in 10 years. What are you doing? What is your dream? What is your life like? If you’re going to achieve your dreams, you’ll need to gain certain knowledge, experience and skills. But before you can get there, you have to do a little planning now. Don’t worry if … Read more
What is an RSS feed? Really Simple Syndication, or RSS, is a web format used to inform people of new or updated web content. Feeds to which you are subscribed are updated automatically without you having to revisit the page. How do I know which web sites have a RSS feed? Web sites usually indicated … Read more
Who’s Eligible for Tuition Reciprocity Benefits? If you are a Minnesota resident, you’re eligible for reciprocity benefits if you enroll at one of the six participating universities and community colleges in Manitoba. If you’re a Manitoba resident, you’re eligible if you attend any public college or university in Minnesota. Students should apply directly to the … Read more
Reduced Out-of-State Tuition Options There are two key ways to reduce the cost of college when you decide to attend a college in another Midwest state. Reciprocity Minnesota has agreements with neighboring states to provide lower tuition for Minnesota residents to attend public colleges and universities in those states. This is called reciprocity. Typically, non-resident … Read more
SELF III Loan Repayment Calculator This calculator is designed to be used for SELF III loans. It is in the process of being re-designed due to the July 1, 2006 implementation of SELF IV. Welcome to the SELF III Loan Repayment Calculator This calculator has been designed specifically for calculating the repayment of SELF III … Read more
SELF III Loan Repayment Calculator This calculator is designed to be used for SELF III loans. It is in the process of being re-designed due to the July 1, 2006 implementation of SELF IV. Welcome to the SELF III Loan Repayment Calculator This calculator has been designed specifically for calculating the repayment of SELF III … Read more
Work study programs are jobs offered through the college financial aid office to help you earn money to pay for your education. The financial aid office will determine how many hours you are eligible to work according to your financial need and class load. Common work study jobs include tutoring other students, or working in … Read more