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How Much Will That College Cost You? Good Luck Figuring it Out

Paying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions

School-based mentorship programs help students navigate financial aid, college admissions and stay on track. The post Paying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping stu...

How Mandatory College Fees Like SMU’s $8,080 Catch Families Off Guard

Mandatory college student fees can add $2,000 to $8,000 a year to tuition. See average costs, outrageous examples, and how families should plan. The post How Mandatory College Fees...

Bridging the Gap: How to Fund Your Child’s College Dreams Without Sacrificing Your Future

Parent and teen reviewing college costs and financial aid options at home, showing how to fund your child’s college dreams without sacrificing your future

What's College Cost? Good Luck Figuring It Out

Colleges could standardize financial aid information to make it easier to compare. But they don't. Here's why that's a problem.

Study: More Students Plan to Attend College, Not All Ready to Finance It

Study: More Students Plan to Attend College, Not All Ready to Finance It jessica.blake@… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s)...

Decision Day: 5 Truths Every College-Bound Student Needs To Hear

Five truths every high school senior needs to hear on Decision Day — from picking the cheapest college to borrowing smart and building real experience. The post Decision Day: 5 Tru...

How Brandeis Is Trying to Change College Shopping

A new tool on the university’s website tells you what the first year “will” cost if you get in.

Hit with an unexpected $57K debt, Howard student to graduate after fundraiser

College carries a heavy financial burden for many families across the country. In many cases, debt can prevent students from continuing their education. But the community showed up...

This Week In College And Money News: May 15, 2026

Federal student loan rates rise for 2026-27, wage garnishment restarts this fall, Canvas pays the ransom, and a new Texas study confirms college pays off. The post This Week In Col...

New Data: Colleges Now Discount Tuition 56% on Average — A Record High

Nearly 90% of private college freshmen get a tuition discount. Federal data breaks down who pays $0, who pays full price, and who falls in between. The post New Data: Colleges Now...

Opera, Brooklyn Pizza, Life Partners—The Case for College

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A generation ago, college was considered the golden ticket, a way out of manual labor and into an easier lifestyle. The popularity of this notion was...

This Week In College And Money News: May 22, 2026

This week: ED hires hundreds while dismantling itself, 25 states sue over July 1 grad loan caps, Pell expands to 8-week programs, and FAFSA hits an all-time high. The post This Wee...

This Week In College And Money News: April 10, 2026

This week: the Education Department releases draft accreditation rules, Parent PLUS caps create college funding gaps, a new 401(k) rule could add crypto and private equity, and a j...

Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Fa...

College students could rack up $43,000 in loans by graduation: Analysis

The affordability challenges come as students and parents weigh the value of a college degree in a rapidly changing job market, with AI adding to uncertainty.

Tyler West On Saving For College, Picking The Right School, And Avoiding The Student Loan Trap

Tyler West joined Robert Farrington on The College Investor Audio Show to discuss paying for college, ROI, and student loans. The post Tyler West On Saving For College, Picking The...

This Week In College And Money News: May 8, 2026

The private student loan market is doubling, Campbell cuts tuition, faculty buyouts hit major schools, and SAVE borrowers must pick a new plan before July 1. The post This Week In...

This Week In College And Money News: April 17, 2026

Hampshire College closes, student loans get auto-discharged, Georgia raises tuition, and PSLF faces new threats. This week's college and money news. The post This Week In College A...

This Week In College And Money News: May 29, 2026

Celebrate 529 Day with bonus offers and our Reddit AMA, plus climbing mortgage delinquencies, the grad loan-cap healthcare fight, and new FAFSA hurdles. The post This Week In Colle...

Navigating the Evolution of Private Student Financing for Higher Education

Byline: Matthew Kayser The financial implications of attending college often leave students feeling they have […] The post Navigating the Evolution of Private Student Financing for...

How to Find Colleges That Offer Merit Scholarships

Ways to squeeze discounts from colleges.

15-MIN FAFSA unlocks college funds for Hawai'i residents

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free form that can be completed in less than 15 minutes to access federal grants, work study funds, loans, scholarships an...

Best MBA Student Loans To Pay For Business School

Here are the best college financing and MBA student loans to pay for graduate business school degree - including banks, financial aid options, and more. The post Best MBA Student L...