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Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”

Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to...

As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services

Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing...

If You Receive Need-Based Financial Aid, Here’s What You Need to Know About Paying for College

On a recent Saturday morning, I begin musing about families with need-based financial aid worries… This is my advice specifically...

Using a Home Equity Loan for College

“How will we pay for college?” It’s a question that’s on every parent’s mind as their child approaches the end...

Are Students Who Really Don’t Need the Money Meriting From Merit Scholarships?

We asked Stephen Burd, senior higher education writer and editor at New America, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank to answer...

Answers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans

When it comes to student loans, you’ve got important questions, and we’ve got timely answers. Here are the top five...