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Many students lack crucial financial literacy.

Students Show Poor Spending Habits, Little Knowledge of Financial Aid

Although college students have many financial aid options available to them, new research from America's Promise Alliance shows that a lack of transparency and simplicity in the aid application process could prevent individuals from paying for their associate's or bachelor's degree.

Tuition discounting is no longer attracting students to private colleges.

Tuition Discounts Not Helping Private Colleges Attract More Students

In the 2012-2013 academic year, the average cost of tuition at a private, nonprofit college was $29,056, marking a 4.2% increase over 2011-2012, the College Board reports.

Video game victory helps student pay for college.

Video Game Victory Lands Student $4,000 Scholarship

For some college students, playing video games is a way to unwind with friends after a long day of classes.

Proposed Student Loan Interest Rate Changes

Obama Budget Would Tie Student Loan Interest to Market Rates

In one of several initiatives to get the rising cost of college under control, the President has proposed charging market-based rates on student loans.

Prepaid Education: The Allure of the Private College 529 Plan

Here are some facts to help families understand what the Private College 529 Plan is, and whether it is a good choice for them to begin saving for their children's education.Read More

Monday, Apr 15 2013 10:00 AM

Professors Teaching Less, Students Paying More

While teaching may not be the most financially illustrious career, the job description has changed in an interesting way that could be contributing to the rising cost of attending college.Read More

Thursday, Apr 11 2013 12:00 PM

A new report shows universities will be minimally affected by federal budget cuts.

Researchers Optimistic of Universities' Funding After Sequestration

Many colleges and universities across the country are concerned with the looming $1 billion cuts to federal research funding, but according to a new analysis, now is not the time to panic.Read More

Saturday, Mar 30 2013 11:00 AM

Parents Willing to Take Out Loans for Their Children's Education

As the cost of earning an associate's or bachelor's degree continues to rise, about one-fifth of parents said they would be willing to accumulate $50,000 or more in college loan debt for their children, according to a new poll by Inside Higher Ed.Read More

Friday, Mar 22 2013 12:00 PM

Sallie Mae to Reduce its Interest Rates on Graduate Student Loans

If students need help paying for graduate school, they can turn to the U.S. Department of Education (ED), which offers Direct PLUS Loans.Read More

Wednesday, Mar 13 2013 12:00 PM

How Sequestration Could Impact Education Funding and Budgets

The White House warns that sequestration will affect 80 percent of school districts across the nation, as well as some financial aid to college studentsRead More

Sunday, Mar 10 2013 09:00 AM

Public Universities Face More Students, Less State Funding

Although full-time enrollment in public colleges and universities is increasing, state and local support for these institutions has been slowly decreasing since the beginning of the recession, according to a new report by the association of State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO).Read More

Thursday, Mar 07 2013 12:00 PM

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