Most college acceptance and financial aid letters go out in March. For many students and their families, the aid package is arguably more significant than an acceptance notification. And yet, "the ...

Guest columnist Carrie Short is the director of financial aid at Baldwin Wallace University, where she helps students and families navigate the complexities of college funding with clarity and care.

Figuring out the best ways to manage your college expenses can be overwhelming! As you brace up for your college days, you must already have applied for your scholarships and grants. So, what’s next?

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened in September, significantly earlier than the traditional Oct. 1 schedule. The East of the River Five ...

The conversation about paying for college is changing as parents and students find new ways to plan for higher education. When Dominic Herkenrath chose to attend the University of Arizona to study ...

So, you're starting a new college year in the coming weeks, or perhaps even as soon as this week. You've sorted out your schedule and you're excited to get started. But there's one major problem: Your ...

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs just announced a new program to provide loans to college kids. No cosigner is required. The loans, funded by the state, are aimed at kids in school who are tapped out ...

The system of financing higher education in the United States just doesn’t seem to be working. News reports document skyrocketing prices, out-of-control spending and institutions that cater to the ...

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The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, MD Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires institutions to make the College Financing Plan available to students interested in military ...