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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

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