Paying for College

You’ve been denied financial aid — now what? Maybe you’ve heard of a financial aid suspension appeal, but how does is work? And what else can... Read more

If college admissions seemed mysterious, wrapping your head around financial aid options and how to qualify for student aid can feel even more... Read more

Afraid you won’t be able to go to college because of a lack of funding? It’s time to consider the Pell Grant, a source of federal financial aid... Read more

For many parents, investing in their child’s education is a priority. But as the cost of college has skyrocketed in three decades — doubling... Read more

You know the ways to pay for college, but what if you want to become a pilot? Here's what you should know about how to get student loans for flight... Read more

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