We're so used to being able to customize everything, from our Starbucks drink orders to our perfect mates. Millennials, especially, are seen as being commitment-phobic when it comes to relationships,…
Read article: Students bypassing college degrees on purpose–but at what cost?One of the knocks against community colleges has been that students who complete two-year degrees are less likely to continue on and complete their bachelor’s degree than their peers at…
Read article: First-generation students benefit from starting at a community collegeHow do colleges decide which students should receive financial aid and how much they should receive? Despite the increase in colleges using net price calculators and other reforms to make…
Read article: Podcast: How do colleges award financial aid?Imagine if you took out $30,000 for college and that’s all you had to pay back. For most student loan borrowers, that’s not the case. Due to compound interest, that…
Read article: Illinois introduces interest-free college tuition billIt’s no secret that college is a huge investment in your future, and costs are rising at most colleges and universities. With the price so high and student loan debt…
Read article: Only 150 of 3500 U.S. colleges worth the investment, says former Secretary of EducationWith college being such a huge investment, it's natural to question whether it's worth the money--or whether you're better off just working and saving thousands or hundreds of thousands on…
Read article: 6 stats that prove college is worth the investmentWe see a lot of students get their heart set on one particular college, only to end up disappointed when they realize they can't afford it. As much as parents…
Read article: Why attending your safety school may be a smart ideaWhether you or your child is preparing for college or already enrolled, your family can benefit from working with a financial aid consultant to save time and money on college.…
Read article: 9 Reasons To Work With A Financial Aid ConsultantLooking for an affordable college? Check out some of the schools in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Even if you don’t live in New York state, these…
Read article: SUNY colleges offer a great value in public educationWhen applying for college, it can be overwhelming to figure out how you're going to afford a 4-year degree. One of the best things you can do to help pay…
Read article: How to find scholarships to pay for college