We’ve been following the student loan bill–which would change federal student lending forever–for months now, and I wanted to give you a quick update as to where it stands today.
Senate Stall
Though the bill was being discussed in the House of Representatives months ago, and finally approved their version in September, it seems that the Senate [...]

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all those digits in the total cost of your college budget, but just as with other types of cost-cutting strategies, trimming down college costs can best be accomplished with a series of small, yet simple steps.
One of the best ways to improve your budget with a child in college [...]

As attached as your child is to the idea of attending UCLA, UT Austin or NYU, reality may be that a college on your student’s list may not actually be the right fit. Most schools look awfully good on paper, but in order to make the right personal decision, your student needs to get [...]

If your family has been feeling pinched by the reported 4.4 - 6.5% increase in college costs this year, you’ll be happy to know that the stimulus bill that provided extra money for so many families has also created a new temporary tax credit–and it might be just what the doctor ordered.
The American Opportunity Credit
Effective [...]

Let’s face it: even if you can get a tuition discount and figure out a clever book-buying cost- saving-strategy, college is expensive. It’s thousands of dollars. The only way to offset costs is to be creative, and most importantly, to get your student involved in the budgeting.
Understanding YOUR Estimated Cost
One of the first things most [...]

High school counselors and college financial aid officers alike offer a big push for students to find financial aid for their freshman year of college, but that should only be the beginning of your hunt for aid in paying for college.
Sophomore Year, and Beyond?
The outpouring of assistance students get as high school seniors can be [...]