Mark Kantrowitz, our education planning expert, tells a parent how to shop for a great private student loan.
Deadlines to fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, are around the corner. Here is what you need to know about the process.
The FAFSA process has been tweaked for the better, making it still your best bet for securing college financial aid.
Grandparents can provide a meaningful contribution to a child's education, but read the fine print.
Nobody wants to think about it, but if tragedy strikes, one banking giant is taking the lead by forgiving the remaining student loan debt.
The vast majority of college graduates claim that their education was worth the time and the money, despite the tough economy and lousy job market.
College students better crack open a book on debt management because the average amount of student loans increased significantly in the previous decade.
A student wants to accelerate her degree program or pursue two at once, without compromising her financial aid.
With college application deadlines looming, the pressure is on for high school seniors to write the perfect essay. But what are schools really looking for?
