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Concerns About College Costs Shaping More Students’ Decisions

Freshman concerns about college affordability are at a 35-year high, according to a recent survey by the Higher Education Research Institute. Of the students surveyed, 39 percent said financial aid packages â€" the funds schools offer them in the form... Read >
Author: Jeff Mictabor

Saving on College Tuition

While tuition and fees have risen over the last decade at all types of colleges and universities, these costs have gone up the least at two-year schools, according to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The GAO report  a... Read >
Author: Jeff Mictabor

U.S. Falls Behind Rest of World in College Degree Attainment

The United States continues to lag behind other major industrialized nations in the percentage of the population with a college degree, according to a recent series of studies released by the Making Opportunity Affordable project. Although currentl... Read >
Author: Jeff Mictabor

Federal Pell Grant- Helping Low-Income Individuals Get a College Education

College expenses can be overwhelming, particularly if you come from a low-income family. Some lower-income individuals don't even think about going to college because of their financial problems. Nevertheless, there is a solution: the Pell Grant. What ... Read >
Author: echo_promotions

Monthly Calendar for Financial Aid

Financial aid is a complicated process that requires many steps. This month-by-month calendar should provide you with enough information to easily navigate through the student loan application process. January Beginning on January 1, file your FAFSA... Read >
Author: Edvisors

Maximize Your Education Dollar

The cost of higher education increases every year. With an increase in tuition and fees comes the need more and more financial assistance. Students and parents should understand how to maximize their education financing options. This article will discus... Read >
Author: Matthew Kelly

Tax Benefits for Students

Tax benefits change year to year but there are always some deductions for students and their parents. We are not income tax experts, please check with your tax professional before filing. This article is intended as a guideline only. Some examples of tax... Read >
Author: Matthew Kelly

Congress Extends Tax Deduction For Millions of College Families

Thanks to a last minute effort by Congress in December, President Bush extended the Tuition and Fees Deduction for one more year. However, while the opportunity has been viewed as a yearlong Christmas present for some of the 4.7 million families with stud... Read >
Author: Reecy Aresty

College families will be overpaying the IRS – again!

Those families who made their best guess as to which of the Education Tax Incentives would save them the most on their income taxes have put their 2006 tax returns to bed, but for many, a sigh of relief is a bit premature. Countless families, even many as... Read >
Author: Reecy Aresty

2006 Education Tax Deductions You Should Know About

It is rather ironic that we spend billions of dollars on other countries, but paltry sums on our own education system. Still, the federal government is offering a few tax incentives this year. Our education system is a bit of a mess. There is a lot of... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

Late Tax Changes Mean IRS Forms are Wrong

There is a general implicit agreement between Congress and the IRS regarding tax changes. Congress agrees to make all tax code changes before November, but broker the agreement this year. If you think you are the only one with tax deadlines, you are n... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

PLUS Loans Low Rates from NextStudent Better Option Than Credit Cards

PLUS Loans Low Rates from NextStudent Better Option Than Credit Cards Parents throughout the country are sending their children off to college and many still are concerned about helping find ways to pay for school. At this late date there are some par... Read >
Author: Jeff Mictabor

Is A College or University Education Becoming Just A Dream?

Copyright 2006 Sherry Harris According to statistics from the House Education & the Workforce Committee a college education is rapidly becoming a fantasy for college-qualified students. The cost of higher education has been rising significantly faster ... Read >
Author: Sherry Harris

Private Student Loans Can Supplement Federal Aid, Help Borrowers

Private Student Loans Can Supplement Federal Aid, Help Borrowers Prospective college students have a variety of student loans from which to choose, from federal student loans to private loans. With the rising cost of a college education, student loans... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft

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