5 New Rules on Federal Student Loans
Interest on popular loans will cost more, and grad students will need better credit, but repayment plans will be more generous.
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5 Ways to Keep College Dreams from Becoming Money Nightmares
If your dream idea of college is equal parts prestige degree and "Van Wilder," wake up to fiscal reality: Here are a few dreams you could sacrifice to keep the costs in check.
Delayed Launch: How (and Why) to Postpone Your Job Market Debut
If you just got your diploma, but aren't quite ready for the job market (or you think it's not ready for you), here are a few things to do while you wait for hiring to rebound.
13 Colleges That Aren't Worth the Money
Is getting a bachelor's degree still worth the cost? If you plan to attend these 13 college and universities, the answer is probably not.
Public vs. Private Student Loans: Why the Differences Matter
College acceptance season is here, which also means it's time to think about how to pay for it. Student loans are practically a must, but there are big differences among them.
How to Decipher Your College Financial Aid Letter
Feel like you need a bachelor's degree in Bureaucracy to figure out your financial aid letter? Here are our Cliffs' Notes for parsing that important but impenetrable document.
The High Cost of Higher Education Explained in One Simple Graphic
College costs in America have gone through the roof, rising far faster than the costs of housing or health care: Here, in one infographic, is the tuition explosion explained.
Saving For College Hits Record High
College is getting pricier, and parents are saving more than ever. Tuition savings jumped by more than $25 billion last year.
One Third of Parents Are Raiding Their Retirement to Pay for College
A new study shows that one third of parents plan to raid their retirement accounts in order to help pay for their children's educations.
When Is an 'Affordable' College a Bad Deal?
In recent years, the number of students enrolling in for-profit educational institutions has more than quadrupled. Tuition is lower that at private colleges, and there's more flexibility. But there's good reason to worry that most of those students are wasting their money and time.
5 Top Websites for Snaring College Financial Aid
A host of websites exist to steer parents toward private- and government-sponsored student loans, grants and scholarships. Here are five notable sites to help cut through college aid information overload.
Last-Minute Tax Tips: How to Chose the Right Form to File
With just a week to go before April 17, it's crunch time for getting your taxes filed. If you're just now getting started, the first question you have to answer is which form you should use to file. Here's how to figure it out.
What Are the Best Value Colleges? Rob Franek Tells All
College costs are rising, student loan debt is nearing $1 trillion, and money is still tight everywhere. So if you're a parents or a soon-to-matriculate student, you'll want to hear what the Princeton Review's Rob Franek has to say about the best value colleges of 2012.
How I Paid for College on a Paperboy's Salary
I know what a daunting task it is to pay for college. But it's not impossible -- even on a paperboy's income. I did it, and hopefully some of what I learned on the route to college graduate will help inspire you, your kids, or your local paper carrier.
10 Private Colleges Where Student Debt Is Lowest
Recent graduates from private colleges and universities walked away from commencement with an average of $28,100 in student debt, according to The College Board. But not every school leaves its alumni so far in the hole.