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When Your Parents Won't Help You Pay For College

If you’re an undergraduate student, the vast majority of the aid you get is designed to take into account your parents’ financial standing. It’s assumed that your parents will help you pay for college.read more

Investing In Your Child's College - No Matter the Market

Personal investments not doing so hot these days? You’re not alone. This economy makes it tough for families to grow their savings—including savings for children’s education.  Many parents are saving less now for college tuition than they were a decade ago—and some aren’t saving at all.read more

Work-Study Programs: What You Need to Know

College financial aid comes in many forms. Some financial aid you don’t have to pay back at all. Other aid you do have to pay back—with interest. Some you work for. Work-study programs are a type of financial aid that allows you to work in exchange for money toward your tuition.read more

Last-Resort Options for Cash-Strapped College Students

Trying to pay for college this year? Good luck.  Many adult students and parents of students are having difficulty in today’s troubled economy.  It’s partially a result of weakened economic conditions—many people are out of jobs, taking pay cuts, and watching their retirement savings dwindle.read more