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Student & Parent LoansParent PLUS Loan Limits: What Every Family Needs to Know
Parent PLUS loans now have annual and lifetime borrowing caps for new borrowers. If your family has relied on Parent PLUS to fill the gap between financial aid and college […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Daughter Wants a Pricey College and Told Us to Butt Out. Should We?
Dear Roadie: Our daughter is steadfast in her belief that she can do anything, including going through the college application process all on her own. The problem is that she […]
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College List BuildingColleges That Change Lives: The List of 45, Comparisons, and How to Choose
The “colleges that change lives,” arising from a 1996 book with that title, are 45 small liberal arts colleges touted for their personal approach and lifelong impact. This article delves […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Is It Wrong Not To Pay My Son’s College Tuition If I Make $500,000 A Year?
Dear Roadie, After putting myself through school, surviving a difficult divorce, and raising two kids on my own, I’m finally at a place where I don’t have to worry about […]
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Financial aidWhy You Should Fill Out FAFSA Even if You Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves more purposes than most people realize, and you may miss out on financial aid if you don’t submit it. Parents constantly […]
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College List BuildingThe Seven Sisters Colleges: Is One Right For You?
The Seven Sisters Colleges are a group of historic women’s colleges in the Northeastern U.S. known for their strong academics and supportive communities. If you’re considering college options and wondering […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Daughter is Dumbing Down Her College Choice Because of a Guy
Dear Roadie: I’m deeply concerned about my daughter’s upcoming college choice. She wants to attend the same school as her boyfriend, but he’s not as academically gifted as she is. […]
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SeasonGuess How Much Parents Are Spending on Dorm “Essentials”?
Holy dorm dollars! Hang on to your wallets, parents. The National Retail Federation predicts 2024 back-to-college spending will hit $86.6 billion this year, which may sound like a lot, but […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Shouldn’t I Have a Say in My Daughter’s Major Since I’m Paying?
Dear Roadie: My daughter is smart and hardworking but doesn’t always make the most practical decisions, so I’m considering asking her to sign a contract with me. I’ll pay for […]
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Advice2026-27 FAFSA Guide: How to Complete the Form and Maximize Financial Aid
This updated FAFSA guide for the 2026-27 academic year provides everything you need to complete the FAFSA and maximize your chances of receiving college financial aid. It includes a quick […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Will My Son’s Marijuana Arrest Ruin His Chances of Playing College Football?
Dear Roadie: My son finished his junior year in the top 10 percent of his high school class. He also was named an all-state quarterback. So far, so good, right? […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Father-in-Law Will Pay for My Daughter’s College – With a Big ‘But’
Dear Roadie: My father-in-law has generously offered to pay for our daughter’s college education. I was thrilled when he first told us. But then he quickly added a stipulation: She […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Let My Insistent Daughter Apply to Expensive Out-of-State Colleges?
Dear Roadie: My daughter is dead set on attending an out-of-state college. The tuition is far more than for in-state students, and we’re not wealthy people. I worry about the […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Get A Second Job So My Daughter Can Graduate Debt-Free?
Dear Roadie, I am flabbergasted at the cost of college today. My daughter is a stellar student, and the last thing I want to do is hold her back from […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Do Parents Need to Become College Admission Experts? I’m So Lost
Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a 10th-grader, and I’m realizing I need a crash course in college admissions. I just read that Ivy League schools can cost $80,000 or […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Returned From Orientation Hating the College He Chose. What Now?
Dear Roadie, I’m a bit freaked out. My son returned from his two-day college orientation and said he hated everything: the people, the distance, the campus, all of it (it’s […]
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College List BuildingHow Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Use This Method
Today’s students apply to as many as 10 to 20 colleges to ensure they have a good option when the dust settles. However, some students apply to only a few. […]
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AdviceDream School Too Expensive? Consider Other Options — Or It Will Cost You
A recent post in the Paying for College 101 Facebook Group mentioned a student who was admitted to her dream college, but her parents were denied the Sallie Mae loans […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Daughter Wants Me to Spend a Small Fortune Decorating Her Dorm Room. How Much Is Too Much?
Dear Roadie, My daughter tells me that all her friends are putting a lot of effort and money into decorating their dorm rooms, and by the looks of her Pinterest […]
