The Week has reported outstanding college debt has gone over the trillion dollar mark and that one of four students repaying is already behind on...
Tag - Paying For College
Earn a Free Undergraduate Business Degree
Larry Flanagan, who used to be with MasterCard and was responsible for their “priceless” ad campaign, is now dean at the University of New Haven’s...
The Real Costs of College
The Econmist recently quoted Kevin Carey: “…if the lifetime wage premium for a college grad is a million dollars over 40 years, then how...
Financial Aid for International Students
Most financial aid for attending a U. S. college is restricted to American citizens and green-card holders, and most financial aid packages are based...
Free Courses at MIT
In the spring of 2012 MIT will be launching MITx, a new online learning initiative. MITx will be offered on an interactive platform that will allow...
Time to Estimate Your Financial Aid Eligibility
Colleges or universities you are applying to can offer financial aid. Along with their aid packages you can get financial aid through government...
New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Obama’s new pay as you earn program will be authorized by executive order. This program will benefit 1.6 million student borrowers of college...
College and Credit Cards: Do They Mix?
Should students have credit cards in college? The short answer is: NO!
Have Books; Will Save!
College Basics’ mission is to help students get into college and have a successful experience. So…we’re always looking for ways college students can...
7 Reasons Private Student Loans are Turning into a Nightmare for an Entire Generation
Borrowing money so you can attend a college of your choice? It certainly seems worth it. But, do you have to make some hard decisions when it comes...