6 Rules That Can Help You Afford a Private College

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Good post. The trick is to believe that the most expensive colleges give a lot of aid.

Chrissy C of KS 11:23AM November 22, 2010

I have lost my home to forclosure and just had to let my car go. I moved to a different city in hopes to find a better job, no luck as of yet. I struggled to pay for my son's college last year and I am in no better shape this year. I used everything I had to be able to stay in our home as long as we could. I live in a state where the job market is low. In this article you mention that Congress passed legislation to help those who have had mortgage problems. Where can I go to find out more about this?
Thank you inadvance,

Carmen Byrd-Petite of OH 11:12AM August 17, 2010

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foo of foo 7:54AM May 25, 2010

I am a mother who's son really wants to go to college and we had a close encounter with enrollment until we ran into a problem with my tax info( with my FSFA). Unfortunately my tax situation is very complicated and my sons enterance is depending on unresolved issues. I feel SOOO bad because it seems he is losing the spark he had and hopes of attending college. He is working and we have defaulted to plan B which is a electrical apprentice program. Im hoping to find a school that will have some sort of financial aide program that will be based on his financials,(he's only 19) or allow us to apply without the red tape we have experienced in the past. We can't afford to cut the entire check for tuition but we would be willing to do the best we can if we could just get over the FSFA issue.Somethings are not an easy fix as much as I would like it to be.

Sue Henry of GA 8:30PM February 22, 2010

My family was poor. They could not help. They could barely keep themselves afloat, they could not give me tens of thousands to put me through College.
More power to those who can get help from their family. My family told me if I wanted to go to College, I would have to find my own way.

Wes of WA 11:14PM December 12, 2009

My parents did not pay for my college. I had grants. One of them was the PELL Grant but that was years ago.
Things are different now. Very different!
This is a great article.

WebSpeak Ezine of MO 5:49PM December 11, 2009

There is no doubt that the current economic situation has changed the landscape of funding college. There are billions of dollars given away each year by the government to pay for college expenses. The best part is that it's need based, so those in need take precedence over students that have other funding options. http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/?p=58

Michael Gluckstern of FL 10:15AM October 21, 2009

Why not suggest the Monetta Young Investor Fund? Investors earn 5% of their account value annually in college tuition credits that can be used at over 220 private colleges. Parents need only enroll in the program to receive $1,000 in credits..no investment required. The fund is very unique as it combines Kids-themed investments, financial literacy, and free college tuition credits. The minimum investment is $100 with a $25 monthly AIP. Goes beyoud the tax-advantages of a 529 plan.

Bob of IL 11:20AM December 26, 2008