The latest data from the College Board show that college students spend about $1,200 a year on books and supplies. That’s a lot of cash. But believe it or not,... 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.
Private colleges and universities usually charge the same tuition rate to in-state students as well as non-residents. But that’s not the case for most public schools in the U.S. According... read more →
To take advantage of in-state tuition, some students take the drastic step of moving to the state in which their desired college or university is located. When this strategy works,... read more →
Pipeline programs are designed to promote college readiness and college access for underrepresented students in a variety of fields. Many U.S colleges have pipeline programs designed for both high schools... read more →
One of the biggest hurdles associated with attending college out of state is a financial one: many schools charge out-of-state students tuition rates totaling roughly 2.5 to 3.5 times the... read more →
Looking for a way to cut your out-of-state tuition bill? Obtaining a “border waiver” or an “out-of-state tuition waiver” is one of the best-kept secrets in higher education. Nabbing one... read more →
Tuition guarantee programs are a smart way to cut your tuition expenses and help you... read more →
Parents: it’s time to wake up and face reality. Your kids can’t possibly "work their way through college" as the sole strategy to pay for their bachelor’s degree at a U.S.... read more →
According to a survey by Citigroup and Seventeen magazine, nearly four out of five U.S. students work while in school. That includes students in high schools, community colleges, online institutions,... read more →
At scores of institutions nationwide, students and their families have a chance to save thousands of dollars on future tuition expenses by prepaying based on today’s tuition price. The sooner... read more →
The total cost of college now exceeds $23,000 annually at the average four-year public school in America, according to the College Board. Total yearly costs are twice that amount,... read more →
Wouldn’t it be nice to get certain advantages in college just based on your parents’ affiliations or work history? Many students know that having a parent who attended a... read more →
There are seven federally recognized “work colleges” in America where students can earn while they learn. If you get into one of these colleges, you’ll be happy that your tuition... read more →
Tuition waivers allow you to forgo paying college tuition, or to pay greatly reduced tuition rates. Tuition waivers can offer an enormous savings for students savvy enough to track down... read more →
When I was an undergraduate at the University of California, Irvine, I had a close friend who was smart, ambitious and very focused on her academic studies. Her goal was... read more →