If one considers the average net price of college, rather than sticker or published prices, the cost of going to college has fallen for most families over recent years.

The analysis reports that the decline in costs varied by families’ income and the type of college attended. Students with family incomes at the 25th percentile — those earning about $45,000 — faced ...

Federal student loan laws are changing in 2026, with new limits on how much some parents and students can borrow. The caps are expected to push more borrowers to private student loans for college ...

It’s back-to-school season, and as many students begin their final years of high school or first semesters at college, their families may be feeling a familiar worry: Can we afford the tuition?

Recent data shows that private vs public college prices have increased across the board, but private colleges edged higher.

The advertised "sticker price" for college is often much higher than what most students actually pay. A student's net price is determined after factoring in financial aid, grants, and scholarships. A ...

For families and individuals beginning to navigate the path to higher education, the cost of tuition often stands out as one of the largest barriers to entry. This issue becomes particularly apparent ...

As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

This parent just wanted to set their daughter up for success.

Harding University, Hendrix College and Ouachita Baptist University all increased tuition for 2025-26, while Lyon College opted to keep tuition steady for a second consecutive year. Lyon tuition will ...

New Student Voice data offers insight into students’ financial vulnerability and their grasp of cost of attendance amid a broader push for cost transparency. In another set of findings, 36 percent of ...