Many families are shocked by a college’s sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education more affordable. For a typical family with a college ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

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What can you do if you can't afford college? Maybe the financial aid award wasn't enough, or you only want to go to a certain school and the price is a just a bit higher than you want... The answer is ...

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With new loan limits on the horizon, colleges can take steps to make the financial aid system more just for students with ...

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Text Callout : Key Takeaways - (Jan '25) The Ultimate Guide to Understanding College Financial Aid Many families are shocked by a college's sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming ...