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Little Ivies: Admissions, Affordability, and How to Decide

This guide takes a close look at the Little Ivies — a unique group of liberal arts colleges in the...

Dear Roadie: Should My College Student Get a Credit Card?

Dear Roadie, My shopaholic daughter, a freshman in college, signed up for one of those college student credit cards in...

Dear Roadie: My Ex Is Supposed to Fill Out the FAFSA But Refuses. Should I Do It Instead, Even If I Make a Nice Salary, Too?

Dear Roadie, What happens if my son doesn’t submit the FAFSA? According to the new rules, my ex-husband is supposed...

Supporting Without Overstepping: How Parents Can Help With College Admissions

For parents, the college admissions journey can be a mixture of excitement, worry, and pride as they support their child...

New Programs Offer Financial Aid for Middle-Income Families

For many middle-income families, covering the rising costs of college feels overwhelming. They often earn too much to qualify for...

Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter She’ll Flounder at Her ‘Reach’ Schools?

Dear Roadie, My daughter has her heart set on several colleges that I consider “reach schools.” Even if she gets...