College

The most effective way to shrink college expenses is to think big. Aim for merit awards or fat financial aid packages. There are plenty of other opportunities, however, that you can seize to whittle down costs. Here are some to get you started: ...

Private College Loan Perils Nearly 50% of undergraduate private student loan borrowers fail to exhaust their low-cost federal student loans to finance their college education.--Consumers Union report Alison Rabil, the director of financial aid a...

Choosing a college is usually largely about the numbers (such as tuition, student enrollment, and financial aid). But gut feelings about whether the school is the right fit are also a vital part of the decision process. Use this worksheet to take...

The College Application Process: A Parent's Checklist The Education Conservancy developed this handy list of guidelines for parents: Recognize that gaining admission to college is merely one step in a process of education that will include your ...

Writing Your Way into College The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. --Anais Nin, author On a sunny autumn day in San Diego, scores of college guidance counselors from across the country resisted t...

Winning the Financial Aid Lottery It used to be that you could try for that reach school and if you got in, you didn't have to worry because everybody who got in, who needed money, got money. Today, however, as colleges are asked to fund more an...

Applying to college is stressful enough—all those essays, SAT and ACT scores, and non-stop chatter in school about who’s going where...it can be overwhelming for teens and parents alike. Thankfully, (and take it from my parents who put four k...

The most important lessons I learned at college weren't the ones my professors taught me. Instead, I learned unpleasant truths about things like money, socializing, and self-sufficiency – usually the hard way. If I could go back and give advice...

Sending your teen off to college can be a stressful and scary time. You want to make sure he or she is properly prepared and has all the essentials for living away from home. Here are some of the top necessities every new or returning college stu...

Our list of campus jobs will put a little extra cash in your college kid's pocket. With flexible hours and good pay, his studies won't suffer and he won't be calling you for extra money! ...

Show your college student that you love and miss her by mailing a care package full of dorm room essentials and comforting treats. Whether it's her birthday, Valentine's Day, finals time, or just because, learn what to send to brighten her day. ...

Is your teen ready to manage money when she goes off to college? Take this quiz from the College Parents of America to find out. ...

How much do you know about kids and credit? Take our quiz and find out! ...

What are college admissions committees looking for when they read your teen's application and check out her extracurricular activities? Find out just how much those extras count. ...

What are college admissions officers looking for as they review your child's application? The admissions process varies and can be subjective to some degree, but here are 10 things that could help your child stand out and score acceptance letters...

Your daughter is sure which college she wants to attend. Should she apply under the early decision option? ...

How much do you know about scholarships? Take this quiz -- you might be surprised! ...

Do you know how to recognize the signs of a scholarship scam? Quiz yourself and find out. ...