Paying for College

One way to save for your child’s college is to use an education savings account such as a 529 plan. I’ve been putting money into a 529 plan for... Read more

Just 6% of high school athletes — or approximately 480,000 out of 8 million — go on to play Division I, II or III sports in college, according to... Read more

You might think federal student loans and private student loans are your only borrowing options for school. But there’s a third option to... Read more

Don’t look at the bright and shiny sticker price of college — it’ll only distract you from the reality that your tuition could comprise less... Read more

Student loans get a bad rep, but for many, they represent the only way to pay for college. It’s the ultimate catch-22. Still, one in three... Read more

2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) rolled out her proposal Monday for addressing the student loan crisis, including an... Read more

Since 1992, the federal government has recognized more than 490 colleges as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), or schools with a full-time student... Read more

Private student loan requirements are worth knowing about. Federal student loans are usually a better choice, but they don’t always cover your full... Read more

Making your student loan payments on time comes with many benefits. You might work toward qualifying for forgiveness (for your federal loans) or... Read more

What if you could borrow money for school without having to cover interest? And what if you could repay the principal automatically and within as... Read more

Cracking open an acceptance letter isn’t the only crucial moment of your summer before college. Decoding your award letter is just as significant.... Read more

If you fish around on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website for information on when to start repaying your student loans, you might come away with... Read more