The financial aid system is constantly going through changes, but even the overcomplicated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) never seems to give schools a perfect picture of how much aid a family really needs.
Since he took office in Fall, President Obama’s administration has been working on some of the larger problems in higher [...]

It’s no secret that private colleges are feeling the pinch this year, and with financial aid and student services serving as important recruitment and retaining tools for their attendees (and a source of income), many schools are having to make tough decisions.
Snip, Snip
Wondering where all your college tuition payments go?
A new survey released by Yaffe [...]

Laptop, microwave, extra long twin sheets, towels, mini-fridge, bicycle, backpack, plane tickets, a few warehouse-store sized cases of noodle cups–even those non-tuition college costs can add up quickly! Luckily for us, the internet is a virtual cornucopia of coupons, discounts, and savings.
Deal Watchers
If you have an item or category already in mind, check out PriceProtectr.com, [...]

Even if your student isn’t headed off to college just yet, that first day in the real world always seems to arrive sooner than we expect it to. If you’re looking for a way to prepare your child to handle the realities of budgeting, look no further! I’ve compiled some clear cut, easy ways to [...]

Recently I came across a book on Amazon called College Contracts: Authentic Conversations With College-Bound Adult Children –a book about how to make a contract with your child before he or she heads off to school. The concept intrigued me, and I wondered whether the average parent would consider it.
The Give and Take (in Writing)
I [...]

At a time when many colleges and universities are looking for ways to cut costs, student services may be hanging in the balance; but a new study suggests that those little “extras” may be more important than one might think.
Important Correlations
A report from the Cornell Higher Education Research Institute recently disclosed a correlation between student-based [...]

School will start before you know it, and that means college-bound students are preparing to move out of the nest on their own. Here’s how to make sure your student has all the necessities, without breaking your budget.
Check the List
If this year is your child’s first time living on campus, he or she has probably [...]

Ups and Downs
This has been a year of worry for many private colleges–a majority of them seemed to share the viewpoint that the economy would mean many fewer applicants and subsequently smaller enrollment numbers. Their fears, which seem reasonable, have finally been disproved by the results of a survey just released by the National Association [...]