financial aid

Financial Aid Applications Rise by 10 Percent

By Kim Clark - Education - January 13, 2009

Some colleges pour money into financial aid while others have had to reduce merit aid and grants. more >>

California May Cut Part of State Grant Program

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - January 13, 2009

To save cash, governor proposed not increasing amount of grants to correspond with tuition increases. more >>

6 Rules That Can Help You Afford a Private College

By Kim Clark - Education - December 24, 2008

A single mom who lost her home to foreclosure found ways for her daughter to attend a private college. more >>

The 4 Rules of Paying for College in a Recession

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - December 15, 2008

Expert advice on how to acquire more money in scholarships and merit aid more >>

George Washington Students Lose Loans Mid-Year

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 31, 2008

One lender says it is unable to process 180 students' Stafford loans. more >>

Tackle Rising Tuition in Smaller, More Manageable Segments

By Scott Friedhoff - College Knowledge - October 24, 2008

Between 529 plans and student loans, a long-term plan is simpler than you think. more >>

Higher Ed Struggles as Economy Falters

By Kim Clark - Education - October 24, 2008

Competition for financial aid and seats at the most affordable schools is fierce. more >>

How to Get Scholarships in a Bad Economy

By Kim Clark - Education - October 21, 2008

Six tips for getting more grants as part of your college financial aid package. more >>

Texas A&M, BU, and Vanderbilt Expand Their Aid Programs

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - October 10, 2008

The increased financial aid helps families, but the schools are challenged to raise the extra money. more >>

Another Plan to Simplify Financial Aid Forms

By Kim Clark - On Education - October 2, 2008

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings unveils her plan to cut the form down to 27 questions. more >>

California Governor Vetoes Dream Act

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - October 1, 2008

He cites the state's precarious economic situation as reason for axing the bill. more >>

2,000 Rally in Support of Dream Act

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - September 29, 2008

The California legislation would make financial aid available to undocumented immigrant students. more >>

Researchers Offer New Ideas for College Financial Aid Reform

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - September 19, 2008

The group supports tax forms as financial aid applications and restructuring the student loan program. more >>

How Can International Students Get Financial Aid?

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - September 18, 2008

It's not easy, but there are 4 options to help international students pay for American colleges. more >>

Saving for College Versus Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money - September 15, 2008

How to balance your golden years with a college fund. more >>

Schools That Say They Meet Full Need

Education - September 5, 2008

Applying to schools that tend to be more generous can increase chances of getting financial aid. more >>

Last-Minute Student Loans Are Still Available

By Kim Clark - Education - September 4, 2008

Legislation passed in the spring appears to be helping students stay in school this fall. more >>

A Failing Financial Aid System Keeps Students Out of College

By Kim Clark - Education - September 4, 2008

Money for college is hard to find and isn't keeping up with rising costs. more >>

Financial Aid Advice for Parents

By Linda Rodriguez - Education - August 21, 2008

Here are some key steps you can take when paying for your kids to go to college. more >>

6 Tips to Help You Get More Financial Aid

By Kim Clark - Money - August 21, 2008

Our advice for putting together money for college: Break it down, and take it one step at a time. more >>

Financial Aid Applications Jump 17 Percent

By Kim Clark - On Education - August 11, 2008

As fast-rising tuition hikes outpace income, more families need financial aid each year. more >>

Students Make Costly Mistakes With Financial Aid

By Kim Clark - Education - July 29, 2008

Spending aid money on a car and working too many hours can jeopardize academic success. more >>

The Surprising History of Military College Benefits

By Kim Clark - Education - June 17, 2008

For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits

By Kim Clark - Education - June 12, 2008

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

Some Rich Students 'Merit' Financial Aid

By Kim Clark - Education - April 28, 2008

Colleges give money to well-off students while the needy get 'gapped.' more >>