college finance
Obama Pushes Low-Rate Student Loans, Wooing Young
President Barack Obama went after the college vote Tuesday, pitching cheaper student loans as he courted the one age group where he has a decided advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney.
10 Colleges with the Best Financial Aid
Worried about how to pay for college? The Princeton Review this week released its financial-aid ratings for more than 600 U.S. colleges. Find out which ones came out on top.
Money 101: How to Save Cash in College
With college costs rising, it's more important than ever for students to be financially savvy. Here are 15 things you need to know to graduate with a bank account at the top of your class.
Why Bill Clinton Should Reconsider Speaking at NYU's Commencement
Former President Bill Clinton will be giving the New York University commencement address in May. But considering the university has the highest student debt load in the country, is this the right institution for Clinton to endorse?
Can You Score a 4.0 College GPA? Ultrinsic Says Bet on It!
A new company called Ultrinsic Motivator Inc. has an interesting proposition for students: place bets on your grades. The website, which currently allows students at 36 campuses to place wagers on their academic performance, could help keep students motivated during college -- and, with any luck, help them graduate with less or even no debt.
Should Colleges Pay for Student Loan Defaults?
College loan defaults continue to rise at alarming rates. One expert suggests a way for us to avoid a full-blown financial crises.