Deciding not to apply for financial aid can be a mistake. Some financial aid is awarded first come, first served. Missing a ...

Sending your child to college is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences, friendships and opportunities for them to grow. For many families, it’s also the first time your student will be ...

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.

The new school year is right around the corner and college students are preparing to return to campus. Whether it’s a new freshman finding their way or a seasoned upperclassman, now is a great time ...

College students who are single and earned more than $15,750 in 2025 must file an income tax return. Students who earned less can file a return to get a refund of taxes that were withheld by their ...

Time flies, and nowhere is this truer than when it comes to your children. Even though our son is a young adult now, at times I wonder if I have done everything I could – or should – have done to ...

Later this summer, many young adults will head off to college and get their first taste of financial independence. Parents can play an important role in helping to ease their launch, without a large ...

Free personal finance courses are widely available online, which makes it possible to sharpen your money-management skills ...

This is the time of year when many teenagers are excited about their college acceptances, while their parents are terrified about how to pay the tab. Of course, the best way to avoid this difficult ...

With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based. Merit ...