During the college admissions process, the cost of standardized testing, test prep services, college applications, and college visits can really add up.
And that’s before you even start thinking about paying for major expenses like college tuition, fees, textbooks, room, and board.
With college such an expensive investment, you may be wondering why anyone would pay someone just to help them figure out how to pay for it.
Under fire in recent years for high tuition costs and the lack of career preparation taught at colleges, college policymakers have felt the pressure to graduate more students quickly and prepare graduates to enter the workforce. The value of the liberal arts has also been questioned, leading some government officials in Florida, North Carolina and […]
When applying to college, it’s important to be aware of which colleges will meet your family’s financial need.
Knowing which colleges are generous with need-based financial aid and scholarships can save you time and money during the college admissions process. It can help you avoid applying to colleges that don’t offer much in the way or need-based or merit aid.
Getting those last-minute applications in? Make sure you’re applying to plenty of schools that offer financial aid and scholarships.
In case you missed them, check out our best posts on finding affordable schools, finding scholarships, and paying for college.
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 all, students and families’ anxiety can really build up.
Hechinger Report recently took a look at five students and their families to learn how they’re navigating the college admissions process, dealing with the pressure and stress of applying, and figuring out how to pay for college.
At most colleges across the nation, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields have been increasingly dominated by men, with the number of women enrolled in STEM falling 10 percent in the last 15 years. One Western New York college, however, goes against this trend, making it a great choice for women interested in these fields. Thanks […]
Do 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 graduate student. In an article he wrote for his college newspaper and in the video above, grad student Peter Thayer recommends that college freshmen drop out and […]
Without 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 higher education can be crippling. Even respected journalists say the cost of college has gotten out of control. In the video below from CNNMoney, Stephen […]
When it comes to dealing with tasks that seem daunting or difficult, the promise of a tasty burrito at the end might just be what it takes to pull you through and get you to accomplish that annoying errand.
According to the AP, one high school is capitalizing on the widespread popularity of the Mexican chain by giving students free Chipotle gift cards for finishing their college applications early–something most students dread and put off until the last minute.
In a recent Guardian article, millennials were asked what they wish their parents had taught them about choosing a college, student loans, and managing their finances. Millennials regret taking on student loan debt Many millennials expressed regret that they had spent so much on their college degree and wished they had looked into less expensive […]