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 ...

The federal student loan system is facing a massive overhaul, which could result in less college aid. But higher education is only getting more expensive. To bridge the gap, some schools are offering ...

Private student loans can be a valuable tool when it comes to paying for college. They typically offer low interest rates for ...

The Private Educational Loan Program hosts five preferred lenders that offer financial resources to cover remaining ...

Many families are shocked by a college’s sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education more affordable. For a typical family with a college ...

For college hopefuls, there is a letter that is arguably more significant than an acceptance notification: the financial aid award. Nearly 75% of all undergraduates receive some type of financial aid, ...

As the recession continues to affect universities nationwide, two private colleges have altered their financial aid packages in a way that may oblige students to take on debt. Dartmouth College and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: People walk through the ...

While the sticker price of college rose $13,717 in real terms between 1989–90 and 2019–20, the net tuition students pay after financial aid rose just $4,526. However, the net tuition received by ...