The Reality Behind the College Dream
College financing requires clear thinking. We break down need-based aid, merit scholarships, and borrowing risks and discuss how families can pursue opportunity without sacrificing long-term financial stability.
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College financing requires clear thinking. We break down need-based aid, merit scholarships, and borrowing risks and discuss how families can pursue opportunity without sacrificing long-term financial stability.
Not all financial aid is based on need. This article explains how merit scholarships work and offers step-by-step guidance for identifying schools most likely to reward academic achievement.

our easy alphabetical reminder of all of the financial components of the college experience.

Educational tax benefits can help U.S. students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ Federal tax obligations. Many American families, however, aren’t aware that these programs exist. Don't be one of the 14 million families that miss out on these benefits each year.

If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, she is legally an adult, and you, her parent, lose the legal authority to make decisions on her behalf. That means that you have no legal right to see her grades, manage her finances), make medical decisions, or speak with her doctor.

Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money. Here are six tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall.
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