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 →
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.
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 →
