A great video from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities on myths about the affordability of private colleges, student debt, and the value of a college degree.
Read article: 9 Myths about Private Nonprofit Higher EducationWhen calculating college costs, most parents about the expenses associated with visiting potential colleges. Between the cost of airfare and/or transportation, hotel rooms, meals, gas, and tolls, the expenses can…
Read article: The one college expense you forgot to factor inNational student loan debt continues to rise, with thirty-seven million Americans sharing about $1 trillion in student loans, according to the Federal Reserve. NPR’s All Things Considered takes a look at…
Read article: Loan Education Becomes Prerequisite As Student Debt BalloonsHow much is the average American spending on higher education? This infographic breaks down the real costs of college, from tuition to travel, and the realities of student loan debt.
Read article: Infographic: The True Cost of CollegeAre humanities degrees worth the money? This great article from HechingerEd explores the role and value of a humanities degree in an increasingly tech-based society. Popular culture, too, often dismisses the…
Read article: In era of high costs, humanities come under attackMost wealthy, high-achieving students (those with SAT or ACT scores in the top 10 percentile) apply to several colleges with median SAT scores close to their own, along with reach…
Read article: Don’t let your ability to pay stop you from applying to selective collegesDid you know that Twitter can be a great resource for parents and students preparing for college? There are several weekly chats that allow you to get your questions answered…
Read article: Twitter resources for collegeHow closely have you examined your college bill? There's more than just tuition, room, and board charges--many schools pack on several hidden fees, sometimes to the tune of thousands of…
Read article: What fees are hiding in your college tuition bill?Social media sites aren’t just a way to scope out your new roommate or make friends before setting on a college campus. Using these sites can also be a great…
Read article: Using social media to figure out how to pay for college
