Paying for college was problematic even before COVID-19. Nevertheless, the outbreak has introduced new matters into the issue of college affordability. You may have lost an onsite work-study position. Additionally,... read more →
Unless you’ve been building up a college fund since your child was very young, you probably don’t have the money available to cover the costs of tuition, room and board at a four-year university or college.
According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the typical four-year public college was $8,244 during the 2011-12 school year. And that was the price for in-state students. The cost for out-of-state students averaged $12,526.
Like most parents of high school teenagers and college students, this is the time of year when my husband and I start focusing a lot more seriously on higher education... read more →
Every year, millions of students across America never get to go on college tours and college visits – and preview the schools to which they’re applying – mainly because it... read more →
Q: I am 44 year old veteran who would like to attend college where are the grants, scholarships, etc for older adults? I have had no luck in locating any.... read more →
If you or someone you know could use scholarships or grants to help pay for college, I have great news! I’ve just launched my first video course via Udemy, an... read more →
College scholarships aren’t just awarded to high school seniors planning to enroll as freshmen in the college or university of their choice. Anyone, of almost any age, can win a... read more →
FAFSA Filing season is here for high school seniors, college students and their parents. If you haven’t yet filled out the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid... read more →
In a previous article, I revealed many foolish mistakes students make in picking a college or university. In this post, I want to share some guidance on what students --... read more →
If you read news headlines and follow press coverage about the world of college admissions, you might be inclined to think that most students go through a meticulous, well-researched college... read more →
When college and university officials speak about their campuses, they do a good job of letting prospective students and families know about the range of academic offerings, extracurricular opportunities, student... read more →
College application season is upon us. That means high school students, transfer students and would-be graduate students all across the country will be busy during the months of November and... read more →
Regardless of the type of college funding your family seeks, the first step you should take to qualify for financial aid is to fill out a form known as the... read more →
College students: if you’re a procrastinator, or the type of person who does stuff not just at the last minute, but late, that bad habit is going to cost you... read more →
One of the perks of living at home is that Mom or Dad usually does the laundry. That’s not the case, however, if you’re a college student far away from... read more →
Forget about just charging you tuition and fees. One of the new ways colleges and universities are making money off students is by charging for a host of previously things... read more →
