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Time is growing short for parents of high school seniors (and those returning to college for the 2026-27 school year) to file the FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement. Here are some things to keep in mind based on when your child will be starting college.

With the cost of college soaring, many parents are making major financial sacrifices like delaying retirement, liquidating savings, or taking second jobs to help their children avoid student debt.

Tuition insurance can help you recover your costs if you withdraw mid-semester due to an emergency, illness, or other covered reason.

Tuition keeps increasing, challenging even families with plenty of money. Here are a few strategies that can help.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a new tax-deferred account for minors called “Trump Accounts.”

Brian Safdari, CEO of College Planning Experts has been featured in this article on The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a new tax-deferred account for minors called “Trump Accounts.”