College

Students can still get student loans mid-year, but timelines vary and delays can impact disbursement. An Education Line of Credit (ELOC), such as those offered through Student Choice, can reduce…

College students, families, and universities continue to navigate shifting higher ed policies, funding challenges, and campus developments. Here’s a quick look at the most important stories shaping higher education and…

Liberal arts colleges focus on broad-based learning, small classes, and close faculty interaction. They differ from large universities by emphasizing teaching over research. A liberal arts education builds critical thinking,…

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…