How To Get College or Grad School Application Fees Waived

Book cover of "College Secrets for Teens: Money-Saving Ideas for the Pre-College Years" by Lynnette Khalfani Cox, featuring a stylized American flag and practical advice on paying for college.

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 December polishing their college applications. Many college applications cost $50 and up, meaning if you or your child applies to 10 different schools, you could […]

How to Fight Back Against Ridiculous College Fees

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College fees have become a stealthy way for schools to charge students far beyond the advertised cost of tuition. Like hidden dealer fees when buying a car, these “extras” can quietly balloon your total education expense—unless you know how to fight back. Universities often lump tuition and fees together, but what you’re really paying includes […]