The Federal Income Tax Return. Every person who has received income during the previous year must file a form 1040 with the IRS by April 15.

( a tuition statement) A form used by eligible educational institutions to report  information about their students to the IRS   1099 Form

A popular type of retirement fund. It is legal to borrow money from your 401(k) to help pay for your childrens' education.

As provided in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, borrowers may be eligible to claim a deduction for interest paid on qualified student loans for educational expenses. Form1098-E (supplied to the studen [..]

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Interest on loans that accumulates and must be paid at a later date, usually when the principal becomes due.

A schedule of repayment which includes payments consisting of both principal and interest.

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The degree granted by two-year colleges.

An official document issued by a school's financial aid office that lists all of the financial aid awarded to the student. This letter provides details on their analysis of your financial need an [..]