Financial Aid
There's been plenty of talk (and controversy) over the Excelsior Scholarship program, which will provide students in New York from families under specific income levels with free tuition at state…
Read article: Most private colleges opt out of New York’s free tuition programFinancial Aid
When the Excelsior Scholarship Program was announced, many believed it meant that the majority of students in New York state would now be able to attend college for free. That's…
Read article: New York’s Free College Program May Be Lottery-BasedStudent Loans & Repayment
It’s been widely reported that millennials and recent college graduates are putting off purchasing homes because of high student debt. But New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a new…
Read article: New program would help college grads buy homes in Upstate NY 
The SUNY system in New York state has increased tuition by 30% since 2011. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]
College Costs
The State University of New York (SUNY) system is moving forward with its plan to increase tuition once again, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports. This week, SUNY leaders urged the state…
Read article: SUNY pushes forward with plan to increase tuitionStudent Loans & Repayment
Finding a job right after graduating can be tough. And for graduates with student debt, there's added pressure to find a job and make enough money to afford student loan…
Read article: New York’s new student loan forgiveness program