There's still ample time to apply to colleges eager for your application. Every year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling releases a Space Availability Survey in May.
Understanding the importance of higher levels of education can become a frustrating task when coupled with trying to understand the options available to pay for that said importance.
Students applying for federal student aid in 2014 will fill out a slightly different form than previous applicants. Rather than being able to report o...
That time in parent's lives when we get to be even more in debt, and our kids will graduate with thousands of dollars in college loans before moving back in with us in our trailer. Oh what joy!
As annual duties go, completing the FAFSA in spring is as pleasing as having a mammogram while filling out your 1040. Warming winds lure young and old to neighborhood cafes and parks as middle-aged parents of college kids collectively growl at computers.
For first-generation students, navigating the college process can seem like an impossible task. Complicating matters more, first-generation students often struggle with planning for college, completing the FAFSA, and applying to college when compared to their more affluent peers.
Congress can help students achieve postsecondary success by fixing the federal student aid system to focus on completion. The sooner lawmakers make these changes, the sooner more students will realize their American Dream.
The financial aid process is no stranger to scams, frauds... even theft. Here are some insights into today's most prevalent FAFSA scams so you'll know what to avoid if you see them.
Most families tend to overestimate college costs, and with a little preparation and persistence you and your child will find a school that's within your financial reach. Here are some tips for getting started.
For some seniors, all of the applications are done and gone. Yippee! For others, there are some left to complete. Either way, after you send in your final applications, there are a few more things to do to make sure you get into a college that's right for you.
The New Year is a time for reflection, introspection, and resolutions. One resolution you should make if you are a high school senior or the parent of one is to get your FAFSA submitted before the end of this month.
Even if you haven't heard back from your colleges, it's time to think about paying for college. If you're new to this discussion, you need to come up to speed in a hurry.
There are many dates to keep track of, but using a calendar to lay it out and plan from can go a long way towards making things a little easier.
After a sharp jump during the worst of the recession, new figures show the number of students defaulting on federal loans seems to be stabilizing. Stu...
Getting into the best college means little if you have no way of paying for it. With so much work to do, it would be great to know that your universit...
Many students -- and their parents -- ignore one vital factor: how the colleges determine who will receive their financial aid.
By Ali Robertson Your education may be priceless, but it still comes with a hefty price tag. You already know the general costs of going to college...
This piece comes to us courtesy of New Haven Independent. Cheers arose for a new effort to get high school seniors into college—cheers, though as...
While some may believe that the government cannot afford to help invest in the higher education of its citizens, we can't afford not to.
You're ready to file your federal, state, and local taxes. If you've got a college-bound student, however, you're not quite finished calculating your total tax burden, yet.
College-bound Illinois students seeking financial aid to offset their tuition costs will be turned away if their application was received after March ...
The other day I met a college graduate who urged me to apply for as many scholarships as possible and was almost in tears while explaining how much debt she is in.
What about the tooth fairy? Did she bring you any money this year that you can apply toward the cost of tuition? And exactly how much currency is in your pockets at this very moment? Oh, and do you know, off hand, the value of your grandmother's jewelry?
I may not have the next 20 years of my life planned out, but I did set a college and career goal: to take all the time I need to find my answer to the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Many families assume their search for college cash ends when they file the FAFSA. That's really just the beginning -- here's what to know after you hit submit.
