With college tuition rates on the rise, many students find that they cannot reach their educational goals even with help from federal student loans. In an attempt to alleviate this problem and help students reach their educational goals without placing...
As a student considering college for the first time, there are many benefits and hurdles to be aware of. In particular, it might be discouraging to consider the amount the debt that college requires for many and that it may require for you. Luckily, we...
MTV is famous for a lot of things, including Snookie Polizzi and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore Fame, so college financial assistance is not high on the list when you think of the network. Maybe it’s time to think again, because...
How do you feel when you think about your finances? A. Scared B. Upset C. Guilty D. Proud E. Confident If your answer was A, B, or C – or any combination thereof – it’s time to get realistic about your cash flow. Yes, you’re only in your twenties,...
It looks to be a tough year for funding the college dream. As states tighten their budgets and funding becomes more scarce, loans and scholarships may become harder to come by. But that doesn’t mean that college hopefuls should give up—far from it—they...
A new law requires all U.S. colleges and universities to provide a “net price calculator” tool on their school websites. However, as with many requirements placed on schools by the government, schools have found ways to get around representing the...
If you’re considering a college education, but are concerned that it might be too costly for you to do so, it’s high time you considered a grant! The Pell Grant in particular is administered by the United States Department of Education, and is available...
There’s no doubt that college and graduate school are expensive. In our days of economic malaise caused in part by a debt-ridden populace, a rash of students have begun to eschew debt at all costs, altering their amount of credits, how they commute...
The College Board has released its report on “Trends in Student Aid 2011,” with some encouraging results. According to the Board’s findings, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, which began in 2009, allowed students and their families to increase...
Understanding how college is expensive is important to finding an affordable college experience. Many people want an education, but they don’t want to break the bank in the process! Unfortunately, it’s no shock these days that colleges are becoming...