Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware...

Media stories about the rising cost of a college education and student debt, combined with the lingering economic effects of the...

Now that the heavy-lifting is done on college applications and the students have had a bit of a break from sharing their innermost...

You’ve probably seen the headlines suggesting that debt for college students is out of control and getting worse. But, is it really? New...

October 1st marks the first day that American families can apply for student financial aid for the 2018-19 academic year. Here’s what you...

Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by...

If you have enough on hand to pay the full amount, simply write out a check and mail it in by the specified date. This is the easiest and...

If you plan to pursue an appeal with the financial aid office, be prepared with the following: First rule – if possible, try NOT to make...

October 1st marks the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid website for students applying for aid for the 2017-18...

The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government; this aid is distributed by colleges using information supplied...

Well, rest assured! There are many different funding opportunities to choose from, including scholarships, grants, and loans. In this...

The higher the quality the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal according to US News. This ranking is based on   schools...