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For many of us, a college education is one of the largest expenses we'll ever take on. It's crucial to be strategic in choosing a college, targeting scholarships and grants, and being smart about student loans. And the earlier you start saving, the better.
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Applying for student financial aid? Introducing the Student Aid Index (SAI) and other FAFSA changes
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been part of the education landscape for decades. But......
College readiness: Financial factors to consider as your child navigates high school
Your child may impress you with their college readiness, plowing through high school classes and acing the SAT.......
College savings plans: Why an early start can pay off
So, thereās a new baby in the family. Congratulations. Although college may be the last thing on your mind right......
Federal loans vs. private loans: Understanding student loan issuer types
Each year, millions of college students and their parents borrow money to cover costs. After all, itās not just......
Federal student loans: Subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans
Are you currently (or about to be) enrolled in college? Exciting, but also a bit scary, considering the finances......
How college scholarships can help you pay for school
College is awesome. Itās the ultimate chance to grow, learn, explore, and become the you that youāll be in your......
How student loans work: From application to payoff
Itās long been saidāperhaps even taken for grantedāthat a college education can be a path to upward mobility. For......
How to pay for college: A timeline from preschool to high school
Figuring out how to pay for college is among the biggest challenges many families will face. That dream school......
How to use Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid
The Federal Work-Study Program is offered to college students with financial need. Federal dollars are sent to......
Managing the cost of college with 529 plans
College isnāt getting any cheaper, and saving for it can feel overwhelming. A 529 plan offers a tax-advantaged......
No strings attached: Your guide to college grants
Are you or a loved one heading to college? Most people (at least 85%, according to the National Center for Education......
Parent PLUS loans: You might be eligible, but should you take one?
In a list of lifeās certainties, death and taxes come to mind. But hereās a third: the rising cost of a college......
Pell Grant: What it is, whoās eligible, and how to get one
A college education can be an integral part of realizing the American Dream, but paying for college is proving......
Student debt and the price of upward mobility
Editorās note: This article first appeared in Money Matters, a newsletter from Britannica Money, on October 18,......
Student loan limits: How much can I borrow, and what happens after that?
When it comes to paying for college, thereās a good chance youāll need to use multiple strategies to cover the......
The Student Aid Index (SAI) and FAFSA: The college cost homestretch
As you prepare for the high school homestretch, figuring out how to pay for college is perhaps the biggest thing......
What is an independent student? Your status, FAFSA, and taxes
When you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), whether as an undergraduate or a graduate......
Winning college scholarships: From need-based to merit
Youāve done a lot of prep work to narrow down your list of colleges and get those applications submitted. The next......
Your guide to student loan consolidation
College loan debt can be crushing, and many individuals struggle to balance monthly payments with other essential......