Are Four Years of College Financing Enough?
Many students take more than four years to graduate from college, a fact parents need to consider in their financial planning.
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Great ways to fund a college education
From scholarships to tuition tax credits to savings clubs, there are a number of ways to make college affordable.
2008-09 College Costs: Keep Rising Prices in Perspective
Students and their families will pay, on average, $108 to $1,398 more for tuition and fees in 2008-09 than they did last year. But there's good news, too.
Saving for college: Three strategies to meet your needs
How much financial aid do you think you'll need to cover your child's college costs? Here's how to let your answer guide your saving strategy.
Savings clubs can supplement a college fund
Looking for a good addition to your financial plan? You may wish to consider a number of college savings plans.
Creative ways to pay for college in an economic downturn
Economic woes needn't mean the end of your child's college plans.
Break down the bill: What's college really going to cost?
College is a big investment, so it pays to do your homework.
How the Borrowing Process Works
Federal loans are the largest form of student aid, making up 41% of the total aid awarded to undergraduates each year. Here's a primer on the process.
Can you spot a scholarship scam?
Families eager to find scholarships can become easy targets for financial aid con artists. Here's how to be a smart consumer.
529 Plans: Look Before You Leap
Opening a 529 plan can help you save for college, but you need to do your homework to avoid expensive mistakes.
