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10/05/2014

A simple one sheet page on what loans are available, and what 'most smart students who need to take out loans' wind up doing

08/06/2014

What financial knowledge do you wish you had had going into college?

08/05/2014

Here is a case study on how the cost of college has changed at an elite school in the past few decades.

The published price at Amherst has soared in recent years. The actual price is virtually unchanged.

08/04/2014

"Make sure you remember to ask for help when you need it, that you’re not alone, and to pursue what you find interesting". What advice would you share?

There's a lot to learn in college - but start simple with these 3 pieces of advice from Julie Tucker of Denison University.

07/31/2014

"A study by the New America Foundation found that federal Pell Grant recipients with family incomes less than $30,000 annually were often forced to somehow come up with more than $15,000 in net tuition payments each year. Or they can choose not to matriculate."

Meet the real gatekeepers of higher education, an unseen army of data-crunching salesmen who dazzle college administrators and perpetuate the arms race that sends tuition prices ever higher.

07/30/2014

Want to compare colleges side by side? Try this tool!

Perform a side-by-side comparison of various colleges.

07/29/2014

Why is an exceptional education so vital?

07/28/2014

Good read about the challenges Native American students face when thinking of going to college.

For Native students, getting ready for college can be thrilling, alienating, and downright infuriating.

07/25/2014

Hands-on finance training is helping students and their communities become more financially literate!

Simulated and real-world banking activities can help teens understand personal finance better. 

07/24/2014

Confused about the best way to save for college? Check out this website for tips!

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07/23/2014

Here are some great tips for cutting costs on textbooks!

Even though textbook prices can be pretty outrageous, there are many ways to reduce how much you spend. Being smart about how you shop could save you hundreds of dollars this year....

07/21/2014

Community college students need better support to make sure they take enough credits and develop plans to transfer. These students are currently being left behind by policy. Do you agree with the proposed changes in this article?

Financial-aid restrictions are woefully out of keeping with the way most students attend school today.