College

Federal law defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parent or parents did not complete a four-year degree, but colleges sometimes use their own definitions. First-generation students may qualify…

G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock.com For recent college graduates, it’s a particularly difficult time to enter the job market. Economic uncertainty, a cooling in white-collar hiring, and artificial intelligence’s increasing takeover…

Free community college is currently offered to some or all students in 33 states. With college costs and student debt on the rise, students and their parents need to think…

Make sure you fully understand your college bill, including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and applied aid to know exactly what’s owed and when. Confirm that grants, scholarships, and loans…

Sallie Mae says the average amount taken out in home-equity loans, retirement withdrawals and credit cards all jumped in 2025.

Most colleges charge application fees of around $50 per application, but they can sometimes be as high as $90. This can really add up if you’re applying to 4-7 colleges.…

Key Points At many colleges, room and board now costs significantly more than tuition. Sending a student away to live on campus for a higher education should be viewed as…

Key Points Massive changes to student loan repayment plan options. Student loan borrowing limits are capped for graduate and parent borrowers. New rules impacting everything from Pell Grants to 529…

Did you know that you can get a free college student bank account with all the perks you’d expect from a full-service account? Being a student doesn’t mean you have…

Moving off-campus is one of the most exciting and freeing parts of college life; but with that freedom comes the responsibility of creating a safe, functional, and comfortable home. Unlike…