student aid

In February 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill that would cut the Federal Pell Grant Program, beginning in July 2011. The bill is now being debated in the Senate as anxious students await the outcome for the college funding program. The Federal Pell Grant,...

When the U.S. Department of Education published its new set of student aid rules recently, many education commentators saw a series of small tweaks to the current student aid system that came amid a few minor controversies -- and one glaring hole where a major controversy should have been. That...

Just because the aid is there to help pay for a private college doesn't mean it's worth paying more for. And the feeble arguments for shelling out for private schools are far from convincing.

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...

With jobs scarce for recent college graduates, many are considering continuing their education and delaying the job search. While a graduate degree will make you more qualified for a higher paying job, you have to get the degree first. And that means more tuition payments. Start applying for...

It's that time of year again, if you have kids in college or getting ready for college: It's time to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, the tedious, repetitive, boring and mildly intrusive paperwork required to qualify for financial aid. Everyone should fill out...