There’s no pit in the stomach quite so deep as the one that develops when the end is in sight after four years (or five, or six) of continual effort...
Category - Paying for College
Ability to Pay Can Affect College Admission
Dean Skarlis writes an interesting article in the Washington Post (Nov, 2010). The question he raises is How fair is the college admission process...
Is a 529 College Savings Plan for You?
One option that most parents choose when it comes to college savings plans is the 529. For those in the dark, this plan lets you invest a certain...
Savings on College Textbooks
Both students and their parents benefit from finding ways to save on textbook costs, but it takes more than walking into your college campus...
Saving Money on Textbooks: Tips for Maximizing Your Educational Dollars
While purchasing textbooks at the university bookstore is convenient, it can cost significantly more than other suppliers charge for exactly the same...
Alternative Living Can Help With College Costs
Room and board costs, along with tuition, are inching upwards. For school year 2007-2008 the average room and board cost for four-year public school...
Another College Loan Option
Money is tight. While college costs are rising, monies from both government and from private financial institutions have dried up. Also, college...
Choosing the Right Student Loan
Congratulations! Your son or daughter has been accepted to the college of his or her choice! But now you have to figure out a way to pay for it...
Tips to help with College Expenses
If the thought of being bogged down by debt before you’ve even secured a well-paying job is getting you down, here are a few viable...
Paying for a More Expensive Private School
The average cost for a four-year private college is over $40,000! Does that mean you can’t afford college unless you go to an in-state public...