Understanding the Student Aid Index (SAI): The New Key to Financial Aid

The world of college financial aid is changing rapidly. This is your guide to a key component: the Student Aid...

How To Survive Senior Year, From Parents Who’ve Been There

Senior year of high school is stressful for everyone — parents, students, and even the admin high school staff. It’s...

Complete Guide to Paying for College: Strategies & Tips

Many families use student loans as the primary way to pay for college. Fortunately, students have various funding options that...

10 Ways to Win A Full-Ride College Scholarship

Less than 1 percent of students applying to college are offered a full ride, which usually covers tuition, plus room...

How To Find Schools For Less Than $20,000 Per Year

If you ever want honest-to-goodness advice about paying for college, ask a parent who’s already been through it. They are...

Merit Scholarship Guide: How to Find Them and Get Them

Paying for college is a bigger challenge than ever. Even if students qualify for need-based aid, many of their families...