Episode 332: The Financial Aid Playbook - with Guest William Nusser

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley sits down with Featured Guest William Nusser—Enrolled Agent and Owner of Simmons & Simmons Public Accountants—to discuss the tax rules, planning opportunities, and long-term financial consequences behind scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans. Together, they break down common misconceptions about financial aid, explain how education tax credits and dependency rules can impact families, and explore why thoughtful planning today can help students avoid starting their financial lives buried in debt.