You may have heard of “good student” discounts from companies-such as auto insurance–but what about from the colleges themselves?
The University of Oklahoma plans to do just that with their new “Academic Success Rebate Program,” which will mean partial cash rebates on housing costs for upper-classmen and grad students with high GPAs.
The goal is to get [...]

Competition for college entrance has gotten fierce-more students than ever are applying to college, and that means there is more pressure to stand out. Some families hire admissions consultants or essay specialists, and according to the Boston Globe, this has admissions officers worried.
With so much help available to college-bound students, admissions committees at especially [...]

While some high school students wile away their summer hours by the pool or beach, others are jumping in to the college game early by attending a “precollege program.”
These programs–like summer camps with a collegiate twist–give students ages 15-16 the opportunity to try college life on for size. Ranging from about 2 to 6 [...]

As if we haven’t already seen enough trouble popping up in the student loan industry it looks like more problems are here.Responding to recent loss rates, private loan lenders are raising rates and changing requirements, making it more difficult for some students to even get private loans (this is why I recommend over and over [...]

Though your student may not think so, it is much easier to apply to college now than ever before. Gone are the days of filing and mailing each application individually. The advent of the Common Application and, new this year, the Universal College Application, means students can apply to over 300 schools with [...]

What exactly are admissions officers looking for in a college applicant? Is it simply a matter of grades, test scores, and a promptly filed application?
Admissions officers from several colleges provided a peak into what will-and won’t-help students increase their odds of receiving “the big envelope” come spring.
The “Dos”
Admissions officers definitely gave the highest weighting [...]

Unfortunately, graduating with student loan debt seems to be an ever-increasing trend; and with college costs rising at two times the rate of inflation, it’s understandable. The trouble is, even with a steady job, high amounts of debt may be difficult for new graduates to handle.
A Different Path
For a lucky few who qualify for [...]