PellGrants

More than 1 million of America's poorest college students may have to take out bigger loans, find another way to pay tuition, or drop out in 2012, if Republican budget cuts are passed that shrink the government's Pell grant program. But supporters are mobilizing in an online rally Monday for "Save Pell Day."

As many college students look forward to graduating this spring, one thing many of them aren't looking forward to is starting to pay off their student loans. Staying current on college debt payments is serious business, especially since defaulting on a student loan can result in a host of...

Single moms may be put off by the idea of returning to school because the expense of raising a child can be overwhelming. But, if going back to school were free, or cost close to nothing, it may be a different story. That's practically a reality thanks to an enormous amount of scholarships...

The recession on Main Street has shown no signs of letting up, and in response, more and more students are choosing community colleges for the low cost, resulting in the need for community college financial aid. The average cost of attending a private university is $20,000, while a community...

This week, you've heard from students and graduates with debt far beyond the average amounts. How far beyond? According to The Project on Student Debt, in 2008, a whopping 67% of graduating students at four-year colleges had debt: averaging $20,000 at public colleges, and nearly $28,000 at private...

Tuition Ignition: A week-long series looking at the soaring cost of college at public and private institutions Need-based federal Pell Grants make up a crucial piece of aid for many low-income students. But look no further than any recent grad's latest loan statement, and you'll see that even...

When Ashley Overhouse's parents found out that the cost of her first year at the University of California-Santa Cruz would be almost 8% higher than they'd thought, she says they had an understandable reaction: "They freaked." Ashley's parents aren't alone. As tuitions and fees continue to rise both...