There are so many reasons why every family should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly called the FAFSA), but most families find it very intimidating. That’s why this year I’ve put together this list of five things you need to know about filing the FAFSA!
1. Where to File:
The FAFSA is available online [...]

It seems students aren’t the only ones concerned about the economy. A group of over 40 higher education leaders–via a statement published by the Carnegie Corporation of New York –recently let their own economic worries be heard.
Dear President-Elect…
In open letter published this Tuesday in large, two-page ads in both the New York Times and Washington [...]

As the changing economy has continued to affect the college admissions process, the Chronicle of Higher Education (a leading higher education news source) recently released the first report from their new research division, Chronicle Research Services.
The report, titled “Financial Uncertainty and the Admissions Class of Fall 2008″ examines how students have changed their college application [...]

Now more than ever families are looking for ways to save on college costs–so much so that students are feeling pressure to change long-time college application plans and even going so far as being indecisive about their final choices.
Searching for the Better Value
With the economy still on shaky ground, college-bound students are naturally responding by [...]

Having trouble meeting college costs without taking on debt? Why not get a sponsor?
A new website called GradeFund is attempting to help students do just that. Students sign up to get funded by family, friends, and even corporate sponsors based on the grades they earn.
How it Works
Started by brothers Michael and Matthew Kopko, GradeFund was [...]

With the economy currently in recession, it is only natural for families to become even more concerned about the high cost of college–and they have good reason to worry. It seems that as the economy turns downward, college costs are spiraling upwards.
College By the Numbers
The New York Times recently reported some staggering figures related to [...]

Since he took office in 2007, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has been looking out for student interests–beginning with student loan investigations in summer of 2007.
Now Cuomo has his eye on possible connections between colleges and student health insurers. According to an article in the New York Times, Cuomo has subpoenaed reputable colleges such [...]