So you’ve been accepted to your dream school. The only problem is, there’s no way you’ll be able to afford to attend based on the financial aid package you have…
Read article: How to negotiate for more financial aidSchools that operate for-profit have recently come under fire for deceptive recruiting practices and low educational standards. In the video above, ABC News investigates for-profit colleges accused of misleading prospective…
Read article: The deceptive practices of for-profit collegesA 529 plan is an investment plan that allows families to put aside money tax-free and use it to pay for educational expenses later. It sounds like a great idea,…
Read article: Is a 529 plan right for me?With all the talk about surging college student debt and student loan delinquencies, you might be wondering whether college is worth the investment at all. Despite the dreary economic outlook…
Read article: Is college worth the money?Not sure how you’re going to pay for college? Here are 5 useful tips for preparing for the cost of college and minimizing your student loan debt. Tip #1: Be self-reliant.…
Read article: How to pay for collegeConfused about the difference between federal student loans and private loans? Not sure which ones to choose to pay for college? If you need to borrow money to pay for…
Read article: Federal Student Loans vs. Private Student LoansMany students and their families worry that applying for financial aid could hurt their chances of being admitted to colleges. Unfortunately, many schools do take financial need into account when…
Read article: Does asking for financial aid hurt your chances of getting into college?A private college counselor isn’t for everyone, but for some students, working with a consultant can help reduce stress during the college application process. Watch the video below for advice…
Read article: How to choose a private college counselorAccording to the Princeton Review’s annual survey of college-bound students’ hopes and worries for 2012, figuring out how to pay for college is one of the greatest source of both college-bound students…
Read article: Students and parents stressed out by college application processAs if the financial aid funding cuts due to the sequestration weren’t bad enough, the 2012 annual report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association showed that public support…
Read article: Students pay more for college as public support drops
