paying for graduate school

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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.

Education - Paying for College

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

How Much Money Should I Borrow for College?

June 9, 2009

New, quick ways to figure out ahead of time how much student loan debt is too much.

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

Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know

April 22, 2009

Why your spouse's income could trip you up.

Education - Best Graduate Schools

Government Helps Low-Income Grad Students Pay for School

April 22, 2009

Loans to be capped at 15 percent of income, and those entering public service may get loans forgiven.

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4 Strategies to Save Money in Grad School

April 22, 2009

Getting through graduate school without putting yourself in the poorhouse.

Education - Paying for College

How to Go to Medical School for Free

June 2, 2008

A growing number of government agencies, universities, and charities are offering free rides.

Education - Paying for College

The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

May 28, 2008

Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says.

Education - On Education

Can a 401(k) Pay for Grad School?

April 7, 2008

A college savings account lets you avoid taxes and withdrawal penalties.

Money - Alpha Consumer

How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School

March 26, 2008

Asking the right questions will save you money.

Education - Best Graduate Schools

Why Perkins Loans Are Harder to Get This Year

March 25, 2008

As many as 50,000 students could miss out on the low-cost loans.

Education - Paying for College

Maximize Your Chances for Need-Based Grants or Scholarships

March 21, 2008

Almost all graduate students feel they are financially “needy” because of big tuition bills

Education - Paying for College

Grad School Grants by Field

March 21, 2008

Focusing on certain fields will increase your chances of getting aid.

Education - Paying for College

Free Money with Strings Attached: Loan Repayment

March 21, 2008

If you work in the public sector or in certain regions, charities or the government may help you out.

Education - Paying for College

6 Steps to Getting Free Money for Grad School

March 21, 2008

At least 40 percent of grad students get some free money.

Education - Paying for College

Your Employer Can Help Pay for Your Degree

March 21, 2008

At least half of all American workers get some sort of educational benefit from their jobs.

Education - Paying for College

More Grad School Free Money: Taxes

March 21, 2008

Even if you don't get a scholarship or grant, you might still get a little free money from Uncle Sam.

Education - Paying for College

Getting Schools to Fight Over You

March 21, 2008

Even highly ranked grad schools are themselves competing fiercely for the best applicants.

Education - Paying for College

Scholarship Search Sites

March 21, 2008

Be careful: Many so-called scholarships are little more than marketing schemes.

Education - Paying for College

Best Federal Loans for Graduate Students

March 21, 2008

Federally backed student loans have several advantages over private loans and credit cards.

Education - Paying for College

How to Reduce Your Borrowing Costs

March 21, 2008

It may be a wise move to borrow—in moderation and carefully—for your graduate education.

Education - Paying for College

Should You Consolidate Your Loans

March 21, 2008

Once you leave school, you can consolidate all of your federal student loans into one big debt.

Education - Paying for College

The Grad School Payoff

March 21, 2008

Educated people do so much better in so many aspects of life by deepening your mind.

Education - Paying for College

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