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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Get In-State Tuition
December 23, 2009
Going to school out of state can be cheaper than staying near home.
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Study: HBCUs Offer Low Tuition
December 15, 2009
Historically black colleges and universities can be a great value, according to a new report.
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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.
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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.
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10 Schools With Pricey Dorms
December 8, 2009
Students can easily pay upwards of $1,000 a month at many campuses across the country.
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10 Schools With Inexpensive Dorms
December 8, 2009
Get rent, utilities, and three meals a day for $411 a month.
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Are Pricey Dorms 10 Times Better?
December 8, 2009
Housing options offer the easiest way to cut college costs.
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Why the Rebound in the Economy Is Bad for Scholarship Applicants
December 1, 2009
Private colleges are likely to be less generous to applicants in spring 2010.
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Colleges That Offer Small Classes on a Budget
November 24, 2009
Here are 30 well-regarded and affordable colleges with lots of small classes.
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Are Small Class Sizes a Thing of the Past?
November 24, 2009
These affordable colleges offer intimate class sizes, but find out who is teaching the courses.
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10 Steps to Raise $15K or More for College Now
November 12, 2009
New tax breaks, campus jobs, and federal grants help students pay for college.
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Who's at Fault for the High Cost of Law School?
November 5, 2009
Are the U.S. News law school rankings so powerful they cause law school tuitions to increase?
Education - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings
Budget Cuts Might Hurt Student Jobs at Yale
October 29, 2009
School may reinstitute a hiring policy that gives preferential treatment based on financial aid.
Education - The Paper Trail
13 Things Students Love to Hate About College
October 28, 2009
Here are some common complaints—and what you can do about them.
Education - Professors' Guide
10 Best Jobs for College Students
October 27, 2009
These look good on a résumé, work around class schedules, offer decent pay, or all of the above.
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College Costs Jumped $1,000 in 2009
October 20, 2009
On the bright side, scholarships totaling an estimated $71.2 billion were handed out last year.
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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
Government Investigates High School Diploma Mills
October 15, 2009
An undercover investigation found students were given answers to the tests needed to enroll in college.
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6 Scams That Target College Students
October 13, 2009
In a new and ironic twist, illegal downloaders are targeted by Internet scammers.
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7 Reasons to Work Your Way Through College
October 9, 2009
Campus jobs can yield money and higher marks, but stick to part-time hours.
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Education Expert Touts a Three-Year Degree
October 6, 2009
Robert Zemsky, chairman of the Learning Alliance for Higher Education, talks about his new book.
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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
