College

Resources for students and their families on planning for college, exploring financing options, managing day-to-day finances, and preparing for the transition into adulthood.

Next Generation

What’s Driving Underemployment and What Comes Next

The New Grad Job Squeeze

06.10.26
College

Setting Up a Durable Power of Attorney for Your College Student

A durable power of attorney helps parents stay prepared once a child turns 18 and gains full legal independence.

06.04.26
Next Generation

Smart Budgeting, Saving, and Credit Tips for Students

Five key recommendations to help college students develop healthier financial habits around spending, saving, and debt.

06.01.26
News

6 Meridian Visits Wichita State Beta Alpha Psi

Our team recently met with accounting and finance students to share career insights, what the wealth management industry really looks…

04.23.26
Resources

You Still Have Time: 529 Contribution Deadline is April 15

If you haven’t made your 529 college savings contribution yet, there’s still time. While most states require contributions to be…

02.27.26
College

Applying for FAFSA® Checklist

Every year on October 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) opens for college students to apply for…

10.27.25
College

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

As a parent or grandparent, you may have diligently saved money in a 529 account to help fund your child’s…

08.25.25
College

Navigating College Costs in the Wake of the Big Beautiful Bill

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, ushering in sweeping reforms across…

08.11.25
College

Estimating the Cost of College

It doesn’t take a degree in finance to see that the cost of college continues to rise. In its 2023…

04.15.25
College

Getting A Head Start On College Savings

Explore these strategies to prepare for higher education expenses.

07.23.24