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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. With the rising costs of higher education, navigating ...

The first step in applying for financial aid is to apply for admission to the University of Dayton. The federal government requires that any student seeking need-based financial aid must first be ...

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 ...

With some colleges listing total annual costs nearing $100,000, it may be more important than ever for aspiring students to find and consider schools that offer generous financial aid packages.

A financial aid appeal letter gives you the chance to request more aid based on changes in your financial situation or overlooked information Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Janet ...

Withdrawing from a class can impact your financial aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Melanie Lockert is a Buy Side contributor and ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Financial aid professionals at colleges across the country say that this spring’s cuts at the ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...

For Emily Kayser, the prospect of covering her son’s college tuition on a teacher’s salary is “scary. It’s very stressful.” To pay for it, “I’m thinking, what can I sell?” Kayser, who was touring ...