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The Price You Pay for College: Why It’s so Difficult to Predict Merit Scholarships

This article is adapted from “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial...

How to Get Students Motivated to Apply for Scholarships

On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s...

Summer Programs for High School Students

Summer programs for high school students offer opportunities ranging from local college classes to programs around the world. As college...

Mom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search

We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the...

Big (and Not So Big) Changes Coming to a FAFSA Near You

Whether you’re the type to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a weekend or take it...

Read This Before Your High School Senior Commits to a College

You might be losing sleep worrying about how to afford your child’s higher education. Here’s some timely advice if you...