Understanding your financial aid options is one of the smartest moves you can make. By exploring the different types of aid—like grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans—you’ll discover ways to ...

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 ...

Our goal is to help students and parents understand that paying for a college education requires planning. To help you make a plan, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers. For ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Securing financial aid for college is a significant concern ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...

The annual National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference convened in Anaheim, Calif., this morning under a cloud of worry. For student aid professionals in attendance and ...