How to Get Your Budget College-Ready Now
If you don’t have a budget in place, it’s all too easy to overspend. So why wait to get started?
Paying for College
Not sure how to pay for college? We break down the financial aid process and the options to help you cover college expenses.
Experts Break Down a Financial Aid Award Letter
Tips from professionals that can help you understand your award letter and ask the right questions.
Don’t Let These Common Award Letter Mistakes Cost You Money
Comparing your award letters and determining the best deal for you isn’t a simple task.
Common Scholarship Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
The consequences of believing these myths can range from feeling unnecessarily discouraged all the way to losing your scholarship money.
Should You Accept All the Federal Student Loans You’re Offered?
You’ve received your financial aid award letters, but should you accept everything you’ve been offered?
How to Compare Private Student Loans
Before you borrow a private student loan, be sure you’ve found the one that best fits your needs.
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Borrowed Student Loans
Key things fellow students wished they’d understood about loan repayment, debt forgiveness and more.
Smart Financial Strategies for Your Graduation Money
Your relatives are handing over checks with the instruction to “use this for college.” But what’s the best way to do that?
How to Talk to Parents About Paying for College
Not sure how to begin the awkward money conversation? This expert advice can guide you through this touchy subject.
Not Awarded Enough Aid? 4 Effective Ways to Cut Your College Costs
How you can reduce your college spending to make your financial aid package work.
Conversations You Should Have With Your Kid Before the First Tuition Payment
Before your family cuts that first college tuition check, be sure your teen and you have covered these crucial topics.
The Class Every Parent Should Teach: Money Management 101
Money-saving techniques and balancing a budget can be the most important thing a student learns before going to college.
What Parents Should Do After Receiving College Award Letters
When it comes to choosing a college, financial aid can be a deal-breaker (or maker). Here’s how to understand what aid your student is getting.