December is a stressful time for college-bound students and their parents. With the pressure to finish up scholarship and college applications, along with the impending doom of paying for it…
Read article: How 5 students are getting into college–and paying for itDo you want to graduate from the school of your dreams without going thousands of dollars into debt? Start your degree at a community college, urges one University of Rochester…
Read article: Grad tells students to drop out, go to community collegeWithout a doubt, college is one of the most expensive investments a student will ever make. Even for families who have saved since their child was born, the cost of…
Read article: Why is college so expensive?It might seem unfair, but researchers from Rice University in Houston and the University of Wisconsin have found that martial status plays a significant role in college costs and financial aid. Students…
Read article: How divorce impacts college costs & financial aidWhat will $179,380 buy you? Four years of tuition and mandatory fees at New York University, currently the most expensive college in the United States. But don't expect free books,…
Read article: Should you buy a private island or go to college?Looking for an affordable college option? Consider starting your education at community college. As we've written before, attending a community college for two years before transferring to a 4-year college…
Read article: Full scholarships available at Monroe Community CollegeAs we've reported, costs at public colleges and universities are on the rise, most often due to state budget cuts to higher education. Unfortunately, the State University of New York…
Read article: SUNY tuition hike expectedWhile costs at private non-profit colleges have remained stable over the past decade, the price of public universities and colleges has continued to rise, putting the very institutions aimed at providing…
Read article: “A crisis in higher education”How should financial aid be given out? How can we make college more affordable? How can student loans be improved? The NY Times recently explored these questions and more in…
Read article: Who should get financial aid?A recent poll showed that one-third of Americans believe online programs offer better value and provide more variety than traditional classroom education. When it comes to education quality, however, the…
Read article: The pros and cons of online education
