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Rebound in Investment Markets Eases Cutback Pressure on College Campuses
February 3, 2010
Colleges try to soften pain of endowment losses.
Education - Best Colleges
10 Steps to Raise $15K or More for College Now
January 24, 2010
New tax breaks, campus jobs, and federal grants help students pay for college.
Education - Paying for College
8 Happy—and 3 Scary—Trends in Financial Aid in 2010
January 12, 2010
Rising tuition and shrinking grants mean college will cost students more this year.
Education - Paying for College
Applying for Financial Aid Will Be Easier in 2010
January 8, 2010
Volunteers will help students and parents apply for aid, and form will be easier.
Education - Paying for College
Jobless Overwhelm Retraining Programs
January 4, 2010
Communities now have waiting lists of 6 months or more.
Money - Careers
How to Get In-State Tuition
December 23, 2009
Going to school out of state can be cheaper than staying near home.
Education - Paying for College
Should Your Kids Pay for College Themselves?
December 11, 2009
Parents may not realize how much times have changed, the author of a new report says.
Education
4 Things You Should Know About Community College
December 9, 2009
It might sound like an easy path to a new job or a four-year school, but consider these tips first.
Education
UCLA Students Lobby for DREAM Act
October 27, 2009
Legislation would allow financial aid for undocumented college students.
Education - The Paper Trail
Who Really Gets the Most College Financial Aid?
October 19, 2009
New study finds families earning less than $70,000, on average, don't get enough college financial aid.
Education - College Cash 101
The Best Value Colleges Rankings
September 24, 2009
Many of our best colleges are also among the most generous in financial aid.
Education - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings
House Approves Overhaul of Student Aid Policies
September 18, 2009
The bill would end a program that subsidizes lenders who offer federally guaranteed student loans.
Education - The Paper Trail
Save for College or Retirement?
September 8, 2009
These days, many parents can't afford both expenses at the same time.
Money - Personal Finance
What's New in College Financial Aid?
September 3, 2009
An economics professor explains 6 ways college financial aid is improving.
Education - Professors' Guide
Help for Forms and Repaying Loans
August 19, 2009
The dreaded financial form will be easier to fill out next year, and loan payment is more affordable.
Education - Paying for College
New College Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
August 19, 2009
The unemployed can take classes free at a growing number of community colleges.
Education - Paying for College
Last Minute Tips for Finding College Cash
August 19, 2009
Appealing for more financial aid and cutting back on expenses can make college more affordable.
Education - College Cash 101
Financial Aid Appeals Are Up in Michigan
August 18, 2009
Financial aid appeals have jumped about 60 percent at two Michigan universities.
Education - The Paper Trail
How to Find Money for College in a Recession
August 18, 2009
The economy has crunched the old model of paying for college, but there is still money to help you.
Education - Paying for College
The Secrets to Finding a Student Loan
August 18, 2009
There are still some smart, affordable ways for families to borrow money to pay for college.
Education - Paying for College
More Financial Aid for Adults Who Want to Return to College
August 5, 2009
Government agencies and colleges are providing more cash to those who want to finish their degrees.
Education - College Cash 101
Financial Aid Form Gets a Little Easier
June 25, 2009
The dreaded federal financial aid form will be easier for some families to fill out next year.
Education - Paying for College
10 Tips for Getting More Financial Aid
June 16, 2009
Schools are approving a record number of appeals and giving more aid.
Education - Paying for College
Which Colleges Leave Students With the Most Debt?
May 21, 2009
Students at for-profit colleges tend to have more debt than those at private and public colleges.
Education - Paying for College
4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans
April 30, 2009
The recession has generated some unexpected silver linings in student loan options.
Education - Paying for College
