As 2012 winds to a close, now is the time for students to start organizing information for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Read article: On January 1, students can begin filling out their 2013-2014 FAFSA applicationsTraditionally, financial scholarships or awards given by state governments were designated to students who needed the most help paying for college.
Read article: Merit-based scholarships trumping need-based awards nationwideBefore students and their families look into getting federal aid or scholarship assistance to help them with paying for college, parents should check with their employer's human resources department to…
Read article: Employer tuition assistance may be available to members of your familyFor some parents, getting ready to finance their student's higher education is a process that begins years in advance.
Read article: Get a headstart on saving for college by preparing your student for the PSATNew York is one of the best states in the country for students to get an education.
Read article: A look at some of the top scholarships available to New YorkersFigures released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on November 27 show that student debt has exceeded $1 trillion this year.
Read article: New York Fed: Income-based repayment program widely underutilizedAttending community college for many is an affordable way to get an education while building up either eligibility or finances to transfer into a four-year program.
Read article: Thinking about community college? Shop around before you decideMost parents will do whatever it takes to make sure that their student gets the best education, even if that means taking on some of the debt burden.
Read article: The hidden hazard of PLUS Loans For ParentsEvery year, the Princeton Review ranks the best colleges in the nation based upon certain key factors related to the total college experience.
Read article: A run-down of the schools with the best financial aidBack in 1999, The New York Times Company started a relatively modest scholarship program for five exemplary students who faced the challenge of financing their college education.
Read article: The New York Times Scholarship: What parents and students should know